1976 Buick Electra vs. 1959 MG MGA
To start off, 1976 Buick Electra is newer by 17 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 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1959 MG MGA. (106 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1959 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 885 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, 1976 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 MG MGA. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 MG MGA. 1976 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1959 MG MGA has manual transmission. 1959 MG MGA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 1959 MG MGA | |
| Make | Buick | MG |
| Model | Electra | MGA |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2390 mm |
