1968 MG Midget vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 MG Midget would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 MG Midget (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Starlet weights approximately 35 kg more than 1968 MG Midget.
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, 1968 MG Midget (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 MG Midget | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | MG | Toyota |
| Model | Midget | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2310 mm |
