1962 MG Midget vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 MG Midget would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1962 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1962 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 915 kg more than 1962 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 MG Midget | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | MG | BMW |
| Model | Midget | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 142 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 18.3 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1372 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1232 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2032 mm | 2660 mm |
