2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1958 MG MGA
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 MG MGA would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1958 MG MGA. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1958 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 MG MGA weights approximately 460 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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, 1958 MG MGA (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1958 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1958 MG MGA | |
| Make | Caterham | MG |
| Model | 7 | MGA |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2390 mm |
