1969 MG Midget vs. 1983 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1983 Opel Ascona is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 MG Midget would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1969 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1969 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Ascona weights approximately 200 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Opel Ascona (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 MG Midget | 1983 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | MG | Opel |
| Model | Midget | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2580 mm |
