1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1958 MG Midget
To start off, 1958 MG Midget is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,466 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1958 MG Midget. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1958 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 13 kg more than 1958 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.
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1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1958 MG Midget | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | MG |
Model | Giulietta | Midget |
Year Released | 1955 | 1958 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1466 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 863 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2400 mm |