1967 MG Midget vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 8 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1967 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1967 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 285 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, 1975 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 MG Midget | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | MG | Toyota |
| Model | Midget | Corona |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2510 mm |
