1969 MG Midget vs. 1998 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1998 TVR Griffith is newer by 29 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 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1969 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1969 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 TVR Griffith weights approximately 340 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, 1998 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 MG Midget | 1998 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | MG | TVR |
| Model | Midget | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2290 mm |
