1970 Fiat 850 vs. 1964 MG Midget
To start off, 1970 Fiat 850 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 MG Midget would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 MG Midget (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 850.
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, 1964 MG Midget (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 850 | 1964 MG Midget | |
| Make | Fiat | MG |
| Model | 850 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2032 mm |
