1969 MG Midget vs. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 30 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 3,376 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1969 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1969 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1250 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.
Because 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 MG Midget. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 MG Midget | 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | MG | Toyota |
| Model | Midget | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2680 mm |
