1967 MG Midget vs. 1964 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, 1967 MG Midget is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Vauxhall Cresta would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Vauxhall Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Vauxhall Cresta (140 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1967 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Vauxhall Cresta should accelerate faster than 1967 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Vauxhall Cresta weights approximately 492 kg more than 1967 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, 1964 Vauxhall Cresta (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Vauxhall Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 MG Midget | 1964 Vauxhall Cresta | |
| Make | MG | Vauxhall |
| Model | Midget | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1207 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2740 mm |
