1969 MG Midget vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1969 MG Midget and 1969 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 MG Midget (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 MG Midget weights approximately 20 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1969 MG Midget (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 MG Midget | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | MG | Toyota |
| Model | Midget | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 77 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2290 mm |
