2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1956 MG MGA
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 MG MGA would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1956 MG MGA. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1956 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 620 kg more than 1956 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 MG MGA. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 1956 MG MGA | |
| Make | Chevrolet | MG |
| Model | Corvette | MGA |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 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 | 1520 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2390 mm |
