2000 Nissan President vs. 1962 MG MGA
To start off, 2000 Nissan President is newer by 38 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1962 MG MGA. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1962 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan President weights approximately 990 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.
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, 2000 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 MG MGA. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 MG MGA. 2000 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1962 MG MGA has manual transmission. 1962 MG MGA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan President | 1962 MG MGA | |
| Make | Nissan | MG |
| Model | President | MGA |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2390 mm |
