1973 Fiat 125 vs. 1959 MG MGA
To start off, 1973 Fiat 125 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 MG MGA would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 MG MGA. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1959 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 125 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 MG MGA (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 125 | 1959 MG MGA | |
| Make | Fiat | MG |
| Model | 125 | MGA |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2390 mm |
