1967 MG Midget vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1969 Opel Rekord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 MG Midget would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 MG Midget (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Rekord weights approximately 310 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, 1969 Opel Rekord (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 MG Midget | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | MG | Opel |
| Model | Midget | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 106 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2670 mm |
