1969 MG Midget vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 43 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1969 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1969 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 2070 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 MG Midget | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | MG | Chevrolet |
| Model | Midget | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 2790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 6580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 4250 mm |
