1993 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1962 MG MGA
To start off, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 MG MGA would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1962 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1962 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 685 kg more than 1962 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, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Nissan 300 ZX | 1962 MG MGA | |
| Make | Nissan | MG |
| Model | 300 ZX | MGA |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2390 mm |
