1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1962 MG MGA
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 34 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 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1962 MG MGA. (106 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1962 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1190 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.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 MG MGA. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 MG MGA. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Land Rover Discovery | 1962 MG MGA | |
| Make | Land Rover | MG |
| Model | Discovery | MGA |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1962 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3944 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2390 mm |
