1955 MG Midget vs. 1955 Talbot 2500
To start off, both 1955 MG Midget and 1955 Talbot 2500 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Talbot 2500 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1955 MG Midget. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1955 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Talbot 2500 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1955 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 MG Midget | 1955 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | MG | Talbot |
| Model | Midget | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 1466 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2510 mm |
