1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1961 MG Midget
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 5 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1961 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1961 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 235 kg more than 1961 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1961 MG Midget | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | MG |
Model | Giulia | Midget |
Year Released | 1966 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 46 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1372 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1232 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2032 mm |