1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1957 MG MGA
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 MG MGA would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 511 more horse power than 1957 MG MGA. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1957 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1957 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 665 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 MG MGA. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1957 MG MGA | |
Make | Aston Martin | MG |
Model | Vantage | MGA |
Year Released | 1998 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 814 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2390 mm |