1955 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1962 MG Midget
To start off, 1962 MG Midget is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,344 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1962 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1962 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 492 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, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (353 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1955 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Chevrolet Corvette | 1962 MG Midget | |
| Make | Chevrolet | MG |
| Model | Corvette | Midget |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4344 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2032 mm |
