1946 Austin 16 vs. 1966 MG Midget
To start off, 1966 MG Midget is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 MG Midget (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1966 MG Midget.
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, 1946 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1946 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Austin 16 | 1966 MG Midget | |
Make | Austin | MG |
Model | 16 | Midget |
Year Released | 1946 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2040 mm |