1970 Toyota Corolla vs. 1960 MG MGA
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 MG MGA would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1960 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1960 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 MG MGA weights approximately 50 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (116 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Toyota Corolla | 1960 MG MGA | |
Make | Toyota | MG |
Model | Corolla | MGA |
Year Released | 1970 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1407 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2390 mm |