1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1970 MG Midget
To start off, 1970 MG Midget is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1970 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1970 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 610 kg more than 1970 MG Midget. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1970 MG Midget | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | MG |
Model | Spider | Midget |
Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2040 mm |