1970 Fiat 500 vs. 1956 MG MGA
To start off, 1970 Fiat 500 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 MG MGA would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 MG MGA (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 MG MGA weights approximately 420 kg more than 1970 Fiat 500. 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, 1956 MG MGA (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 1956 MG MGA | |
| Make | Fiat | MG |
| Model | 500 | MGA |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 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 | 480 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2390 mm |
