1969 MG Midget vs. 1999 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1999 TVR Speed 12 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 7,728 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 726 more horse power than 1969 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1969 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 280 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, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 781 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 MG Midget | 1999 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | MG | TVR |
| Model | Midget | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 7728 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 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 | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2570 mm |
