1967 MG Midget vs. 1997 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1997 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 30 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 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen Fusca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 MG Midget (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen Fusca weights approximately 105 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, 1997 Volkswagen Fusca (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen Fusca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 MG Midget | 1997 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | MG | Volkswagen |
| Model | Midget | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |
