1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1960 MG MGA
To start off, both 1960 Abarth 700 and 1960 MG MGA were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 MG MGA (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 MG MGA weights approximately 330 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1960 MG MGA (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1960 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 1960 MG MGA | |
| Make | Abarth | MG |
| Model | 700 | MGA |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2390 mm |
