1966 Fiat 850 vs. 1974 MG Midget
To start off, 1974 MG Midget is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 MG Midget (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat 850 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1974 MG Midget.
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, 1974 MG Midget (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 850 | 1974 MG Midget | |
| Make | Fiat | MG |
| Model | 850 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
