1963 Riley 4 vs. 1973 MG Midget
To start off, 1973 MG Midget is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1973 MG Midget. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1973 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Riley 4 weights approximately 428 kg more than 1973 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 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Riley 4 | 1973 MG Midget | |
Make | Riley | MG |
Model | 4 | Midget |
Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2040 mm |