1956 Morris Minor vs. 1961 MG Midget
To start off, 1961 MG Midget is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. Both 1956 Morris Minor and 1961 MG Midget are equipped with a 948 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1961 MG Midget (46 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Minor weights approximately 55 kg more than 1961 MG Midget.
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, 1961 MG Midget (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Minor | 1961 MG Midget | |
| Make | Morris | MG |
| Model | Minor | Midget |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2032 mm |
