2001 Lotec Sirius vs. 1957 MG MGA
To start off, 2001 Lotec Sirius is newer by 44 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 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lotec Sirius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1114 more horse power than 1957 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec Sirius should accelerate faster than 1957 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lotec Sirius weights approximately 380 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, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,346 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1242 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec Sirius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotec Sirius | 1957 MG MGA | |
| Make | Lotec | MG |
| Model | Sirius | MGA |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5987 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 1185 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 1346 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1280 mm |
