1964 Porsche 904 vs. 1961 MG Midget
To start off, 1964 Porsche 904 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 MG Midget would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 904 (155 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1961 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1961 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 MG Midget weights approximately 85 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904.
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, 1964 Porsche 904 (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1964 Porsche 904 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Porsche 904 | 1961 MG Midget | |
| Make | Porsche | MG |
| Model | 904 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1966 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2032 mm |
