1999 Honda City vs. 1959 MG MGA
To start off, 1999 Honda City is newer by 40 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 MG MGA. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1959 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda City weights approximately 40 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.
Because 1959 MG MGA is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 MG MGA. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda City, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 MG MGA (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1959 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda City | 1959 MG MGA | |
| Make | Honda | MG |
| Model | City | MGA |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1342 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |
