1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1959 MG MGA
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 MG MGA would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 437 more horse power than 1959 MG MGA. (106 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1959 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1959 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, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 604 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 MG MGA. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1959 MG MGA | |
Make | Aston Martin | MG |
Model | V8 Vantage | MGA |
Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 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 | 1990 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2390 mm |