1957 Morris Minor vs. 1970 MG Midget
To start off, 1970 MG Midget is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 MG Midget (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Minor weights approximately 105 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 MG Midget (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Morris Minor | 1970 MG Midget | |
Make | Morris | MG |
Model | Minor | Midget |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2040 mm |