1967 MG Midget vs. 2005 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2005 Seat Toledo 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Toledo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1967 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1967 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Toledo weights approximately 707 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.
Because 1967 MG Midget is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 MG Midget. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Seat Toledo (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 MG Midget | 2005 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | MG | Seat |
| Model | Midget | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2580 mm |
