1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1964 MG Midget
To start off, 1964 MG Midget is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 MG Midget (58 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 165 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 MG Midget (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 1964 MG Midget | |
| Make | Lancia | MG |
| Model | Appia | Midget |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 58 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2032 mm |
