1958 Alvis TD vs. 1962 MG Midget
To start off, 1962 MG Midget is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alvis TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alvis TD would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Alvis TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alvis TD (116 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1962 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 1962 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alvis TD weights approximately 690 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, 1958 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1958 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alvis TD | 1962 MG Midget | |
| Make | Alvis | MG |
| Model | TD | Midget |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2032 mm |
