1966 MG Midget vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 1968 Plymouth VIP is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 MG Midget would be higher. At 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth VIP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth VIP (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1966 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1966 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 932 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, 1968 Plymouth VIP (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 MG Midget | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
| Make | MG | Plymouth |
| Model | Midget | VIP |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3030 mm |
