1967 MG Midget vs. 1983 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, 1983 Skoda Rapid R is newer by 16 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Skoda Rapid R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 MG Midget (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1983 Skoda Rapid R. (62 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1983 Skoda Rapid R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Skoda Rapid R weights approximately 135 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Skoda Rapid R. (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1967 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Skoda Rapid R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 MG Midget | 1983 Skoda Rapid R | |
| Make | MG | Skoda |
| Model | Midget | Rapid R |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |
