1966 MG Midget vs. 1971 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1971 Peugeot 504 is newer by 5 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Peugeot 504 (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1966 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1966 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 445 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, 1971 Peugeot 504 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 MG Midget | 1971 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | MG | Peugeot |
| Model | Midget | 504 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2750 mm |
