1979 Fiat 126 vs. 1957 MG MGA
To start off, 1979 Fiat 126 is newer by 22 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 47 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 MG MGA weights approximately 315 kg more than 1979 Fiat 126. 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, 1957 MG MGA (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 126 | 1957 MG MGA | |
| Make | Fiat | MG |
| Model | 126 | MGA |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2390 mm |
