1990 Toyota MR2 vs. 1960 MG MGA
To start off, 1990 Toyota MR2 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 MG MGA would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota MR2 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1960 MG MGA. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1960 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1960 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 Toyota MR2 (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 MG MGA. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Toyota MR2 | 1960 MG MGA | |
| Make | Toyota | MG |
| Model | MR2 | MGA |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2390 mm |
