1966 MG Midget vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 is newer by 30 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1966 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1966 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 520 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, 1996 Toyota MR2 (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 MG Midget | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | MG | Toyota |
| Model | Midget | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 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 | 715 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |
