1967 Honda S600 vs. 1971 MG Midget
To start off, 1971 MG Midget is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1971 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1971 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Honda S600 weights approximately 5 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, 1971 MG Midget (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1971 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Honda S600 | 1971 MG Midget | |
Make | Honda | MG |
Model | S600 | Midget |
Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 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 | 725 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |