1966 Opel Rekord vs. 1971 MG Midget
To start off, 1971 MG Midget is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Opel Rekord (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1971 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1971 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 345 kg more than 1971 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 Opel Rekord (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Opel Rekord | 1971 MG Midget | |
| Make | Opel | MG |
| Model | Rekord | Midget |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2040 mm |
