1957 Rover P4 vs. 1974 MG Midget
To start off, 1974 MG Midget is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Rover P4 (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1974 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1974 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 Rover P4 (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Rover P4 | 1974 MG Midget | |
| Make | Rover | MG |
| Model | P4 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2230 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 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 | 1400 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2040 mm |
