1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1966 MG Midget
To start off, 1966 MG Midget is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1966 MG Midget. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1966 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 MG Midget weights approximately 165 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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, 1966 MG Midget (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1966 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1966 MG Midget | |
Make | Abarth | MG |
Model | 850 | Midget |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1372 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1232 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2032 mm |