2002 Lotus Esprit vs. 1957 MG MGA
To start off, 2002 Lotus Esprit is newer by 45 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Esprit (240 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1957 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1957 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 408 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, 2002 Lotus Esprit (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Esprit | 1957 MG MGA | |
| Make | Lotus | MG |
| Model | Esprit | MGA |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 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 | 1308 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2390 mm |
