1967 MG Midget vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1974 Toyota Publica is newer by 7 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 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 MG Midget (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Publica weights approximately 40 kg more than 1967 MG Midget.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 MG Midget (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1967 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 MG Midget | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | MG | Toyota |
| Model | Midget | Publica |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2270 mm |
