1968 Renault Dauphine vs. 1962 MG Midget
To start off, 1968 Renault Dauphine is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 MG Midget would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 MG Midget (46 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 MG Midget weights approximately 103 kg more than 1968 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 MG Midget (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault Dauphine | 1962 MG Midget | |
| Make | Renault | MG |
| Model | Dauphine | Midget |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2032 mm |
