1962 Fiat 1100 vs. 1970 MG Midget
To start off, 1970 MG Midget is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 MG Midget (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 MG Midget (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 1100 | 1970 MG Midget | |
| Make | Fiat | MG |
| Model | 1100 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2040 mm |
