1960 Fiat 1100 vs. 1960 MG MGA
To start off, both 1960 Fiat 1100 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 MG MGA (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 MG MGA weights approximately 30 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1100. 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 (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1960 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 1100 | 1960 MG MGA | |
| Make | Fiat | MG |
| Model | 1100 | MGA |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1087 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2390 mm |
