1963 MG Midget vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 MG Midget would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1963 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1963 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 526 kg more than 1963 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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 MG Midget | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | MG | Chevrolet |
| Model | Midget | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1372 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1232 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2032 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
