1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1957 MG MGA
To start off, 1969 Fiat 124 is newer by 12 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 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 MG MGA (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (60 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 124 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 MG MGA (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 124 | 1957 MG MGA | |
| Make | Fiat | MG |
| Model | 124 | MGA |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2390 mm |
