1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1963 MG Midget
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 MG Midget would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1963 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1963 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 595 kg more than 1963 MG Midget. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1963 MG Midget | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | MG |
| Model | Spider | Midget |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2032 mm |
