1959 Isuzu Minx vs. 1974 MG Midget
To start off, 1974 MG Midget is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Isuzu Minx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Isuzu Minx would be higher. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 MG Midget (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1959 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 230 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 MG Midget (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Isuzu Minx | 1974 MG Midget | |
| Make | Isuzu | MG |
| Model | Minx | Midget |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2040 mm |
