1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1957 MG MGA
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 23 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1957 MG MGA. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1957 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 790 kg more than 1957 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, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 MG MGA. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 MG MGA. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1957 MG MGA has manual transmission. 1957 MG MGA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 1957 MG MGA | |
| Make | Chevrolet | MG |
| Model | Caprice | MGA |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2390 mm |
