1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1962 MG Midget
To start off, 1962 MG Midget is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1962 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1962 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 615 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1962 MG Midget | |
| Make | Chevrolet | MG |
| Model | Corvette | Midget |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2032 mm |
