1961 Abarth 750 vs. 1965 MG Midget
To start off, 1965 MG Midget is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 MG Midget (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 MG Midget weights approximately 200 kg more than 1961 Abarth 750. 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, 1965 MG Midget (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 750 | 1965 MG Midget | |
| Make | Abarth | MG |
| Model | 750 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2032 mm |
