1966 MG Midget vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 46 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1966 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1966 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 636 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, 2012 Porsche Boxster (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 MG Midget | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | MG | Porsche |
| Model | Midget | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 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 | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2416 mm |
