1961 MG MGA 1.8 vs. 1961 MG MGA
To start off, both 1961 MG MGA 1.8 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 MG MGA 1.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 MG MGA 1.8 (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1961 MG MGA . (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 MG MGA 1.8 should accelerate faster than 1961 MG MGA .
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 MG MGA 1.8 (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 MG MGA . (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 MG MGA 1.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 MG MGA .
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 MG MGA 1.8 | 1961 MG MGA | |
| Make | MG | MG |
| Model | MGA | MGA |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2390 mm |
