1967 MG Midget vs. 2001 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2001 Nissan Pickup is newer by 34 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan Pickup (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1967 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 1967 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 730 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, 2001 Nissan Pickup (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 MG Midget | 2001 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | MG | Nissan |
| Model | Midget | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2960 mm |
