1967 MG Midget vs. 1985 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1985 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 18 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1967 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1967 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 585 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, 1985 Reliant Scimitar (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 MG Midget | 1985 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | MG | Reliant |
| Model | Midget | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2640 mm |
