1962 Steyr 500D vs. 1962 MG Midget
To start off, both 1962 Steyr 500D and 1962 MG Midget were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 MG Midget (46 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 MG Midget weights approximately 255 kg more than 1962 Steyr 500D. 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, 1962 MG Midget (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Steyr 500D | 1962 MG Midget | |
Make | Steyr | MG |
Model | 500D | Midget |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Size | 489 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 46 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 32 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1372 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1232 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2032 mm |