1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1974 MG Midget
To start off, 1974 MG Midget is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (164 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1974 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1974 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1974 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, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1974 MG Midget | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | MG |
| Model | 2600 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2040 mm |
