1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1962 MG Midget
To start off, 1962 MG Midget is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 110 (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1962 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1962 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1962 MG Midget. 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, 1951 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 110 | 1962 MG Midget | |
| Make | Austin | MG |
| Model | A 110 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2032 mm |
