1967 MG Midget vs. 1965 Renault Floride
To start off, 1967 MG Midget is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 MG Midget (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1965 Renault Floride. (48 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Renault Floride weights approximately 100 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Floride. (88 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 MG Midget | 1965 Renault Floride | |
| Make | MG | Renault |
| Model | Midget | Floride |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2270 mm |
