1969 MG Midget vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 42 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Elise (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1969 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1969 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lotus Elise weights approximately 206 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, 2011 Lotus Elise (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 MG Midget | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | MG | Lotus |
| Model | Midget | Elise |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 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 | 926 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2299 mm |
