1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1962 MG MGA
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 MG MGA would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1962 MG MGA. (106 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1962 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 MG MGA weights approximately 80 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 MG MGA. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1962 MG MGA | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | MG |
| Model | GTA | MGA |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2390 mm |
