1961 MG MGA vs. 1961 MG Midget
To start off, both 1961 MG MGA and 1961 MG Midget were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 MG MGA (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1961 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1961 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 MG MGA weights approximately 165 kg more than 1961 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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 MG MGA (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1961 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 MG MGA | 1961 MG Midget | |
| Make | MG | MG |
| Model | MGA | Midget |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 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 | 900 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2032 mm |
