1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 1957 MG MGA
To start off, 1961 Land Rover A 109 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 MG MGA would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 MG MGA (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1957 MG MGA.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 MG MGA. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1957 MG MGA (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1957 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Land Rover A 109 | 1957 MG MGA | |
| Make | Land Rover | MG |
| Model | A 109 | MGA |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2390 mm |
