1966 Lancia Flavia vs. 1966 MG Midget
To start off, both 1966 Lancia Flavia and 1966 MG Midget were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1966 MG Midget. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1966 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 455 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, 1966 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 MG Midget. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Lancia Flavia | 1966 MG Midget | |
Make | Lancia | MG |
Model | Flavia | Midget |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1372 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1232 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2032 mm |