1949 Morris Minor vs. 1962 MG Midget
To start off, 1962 MG Midget is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 MG Midget (46 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Morris Minor weights approximately 55 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 MG Midget (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Morris Minor | 1962 MG Midget | |
| Make | Morris | MG |
| Model | Minor | Midget |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 916 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2032 mm |
