1967 MG Midget vs. 2005 Morgan Roadster
To start off, 2005 Morgan Roadster is newer by 38 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan Roadster (224 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1967 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan Roadster should accelerate faster than 1967 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Morgan Roadster weights approximately 225 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, 2005 Morgan Roadster (285 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 MG Midget | 2005 Morgan Roadster | |
| Make | MG | Morgan |
| Model | Midget | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2500 mm |
