1957 Volvo P 1900 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 Volvo P 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Volvo P 1900 would be higher. At 1,414 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Volvo P 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 MG Midget (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1957 Volvo P 1900. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1957 Volvo P 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Volvo P 1900 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, 1957 Volvo P 1900 (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Volvo P 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Volvo P 1900 | 1972 MG Midget | |
| Make | Volvo | MG |
| Model | P 1900 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1414 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2040 mm |
