1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1961 MG MGA
To start off, both 1961 Fiat 2300 and 1961 MG MGA were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,278 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 2300 (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1961 MG MGA. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1961 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1961 MG MGA. 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, 1961 Fiat 2300 (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 MG MGA. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 2300 | 1961 MG MGA | |
| Make | Fiat | MG |
| Model | 2300 | MGA |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2278 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 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 | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2390 mm |
