1968 MG Midget vs. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 38 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 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 540 more horse power than 1968 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1968 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 665 kg more than 1968 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, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 MG Midget | 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | MG | Porsche |
| Model | Midget | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2740 mm |
