1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1963 MG Midget
To start off, 1968 Fiat 850 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 MG Midget would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1963 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1963 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 MG Midget weights approximately 20 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850.
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, 1963 MG Midget (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1963 MG Midget | |
| Make | Fiat | MG |
| Model | 850 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2032 mm |
