1990 Porsche 928 vs. 1961 MG MGA
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 MG MGA would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1961 MG MGA. (106 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1961 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1961 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 MG MGA. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 928 | 1961 MG MGA | |
| Make | Porsche | MG |
| Model | 928 | MGA |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |
