1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1964 MG Midget
To start off, 1967 Fiat 500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 MG Midget would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 MG Midget (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 MG Midget weights approximately 225 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. 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, 1964 MG Midget (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1964 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 1964 MG Midget | |
| Make | Fiat | MG |
| Model | 500 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2032 mm |
