1969 MG Midget vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1969 MG Midget is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Kadett (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1969 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1969 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Kadett weights approximately 160 kg more than 1969 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, 1967 Opel Kadett (127 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 MG Midget | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | MG | Opel |
| Model | Midget | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2420 mm |
