1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1964 MG Midget
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 MG Midget would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1964 MG Midget. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1964 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 MG Midget weights approximately 15 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 MG Midget. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1964 MG Midget | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | MG |
| Model | Coupe | Midget |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2032 mm |
