1959 Austin Princess vs. 1959 MG Midget
To start off, both 1959 Austin Princess and 1959 MG Midget were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1959 MG Midget. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1959 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 1330 kg more than 1959 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin Princess | 1959 MG Midget | |
Make | Austin | MG |
Model | Princess | Midget |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1466 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2400 mm |