1969 Riley 4 vs. 1965 MG Midget
To start off, 1969 Riley 4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 MG Midget would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1965 MG Midget. (58 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1965 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Riley 4 weights approximately 413 kg more than 1965 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, 1969 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 MG Midget. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Riley 4 | 1965 MG Midget | |
Make | Riley | MG |
Model | 4 | Midget |
Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 58 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1372 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1232 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2032 mm |