1965 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1966 MG Midget
To start off, 1966 MG Midget is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,220 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Fiat Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1966 MG Midget. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1966 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 155 kg more than 1966 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, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 MG Midget. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Cabriolet | 1966 MG Midget | |
| Make | Fiat | MG |
| Model | Cabriolet | Midget |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 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 | 890 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2032 mm |
