1966 Abarth 700 vs. 1965 MG Midget
To start off, 1966 Abarth 700 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 MG Midget would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1965 MG Midget. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1965 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 MG Midget weights approximately 165 kg more than 1966 Abarth 700.
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 MG Midget (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1965 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth 700 | 1965 MG Midget | |
| Make | Abarth | MG |
| Model | 700 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2032 mm |
