1963 Fiat 1500 vs. 1961 MG MGA
To start off, 1963 Fiat 1500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 MG MGA would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat 1500 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1961 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1961 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 325 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, 1963 Fiat 1500 (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 1500 | 1961 MG MGA | |
| Make | Fiat | MG |
| Model | 1500 | MGA |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 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 |
