1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1966 MG Midget
To start off, 1966 MG Midget is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Bristol 404 (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1966 MG Midget. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bristol 404 should accelerate faster than 1966 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 404 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1966 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, 1953 Bristol 404 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 MG Midget. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 404 | 1966 MG Midget | |
Make | Bristol | MG |
Model | 404 | Midget |
Year Released | 1953 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1372 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1232 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2032 mm |