1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1972 MG Midget
To start off, 1972 MG Midget is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 MG Midget (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Appia weights approximately 140 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 MG Midget (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lancia Appia | 1972 MG Midget | |
| Make | Lancia | MG |
| Model | Appia | Midget |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2040 mm |
