2002 Lotus Exige vs. 1957 MG MGA
To start off, 2002 Lotus Exige 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1957 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1957 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 MG MGA weights approximately 120 kg more than 2002 Lotus Exige.
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 Exige (181 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Exige | 1957 MG MGA | |
| Make | Lotus | MG |
| Model | Exige | MGA |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 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 | 780 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2390 mm |
