1967 MG Midget vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1967 MG Midget is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 MG Midget (64 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 209 kg more than 1967 MG Midget.
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, 1967 MG Midget (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 MG Midget | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | MG | Peugeot |
| Model | Midget | 203 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2590 mm |
