1963 Honda S500 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 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Honda S500 would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 MG Midget (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Honda S500 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 MG Midget (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Honda S500 | 1974 MG Midget | |
Make | Honda | MG |
Model | S500 | Midget |
Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 531 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |