1967 MG Midget vs. 2011 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon is newer by 44 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1967 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1967 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1839 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, 2011 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 MG Midget | 2011 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | MG | GMC |
| Model | Midget | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 2554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2946 mm |
