1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1973 MG Midget
To start off, 1973 MG Midget is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 MG Midget (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 MG Midget weights approximately 110 kg more than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. 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, 1973 MG Midget (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1973 MG Midget | |
| Make | Abarth | MG |
| Model | Spider Riviera | Midget |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
