1967 MG Midget vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 42 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1967 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1967 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 727 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 MG Midget | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | MG | Nissan |
| Model | Midget | Armada |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3140 mm |
