1970 Lancia Stratos vs. 1970 MG Midget
To start off, both 1970 Lancia Stratos and 1970 MG Midget were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lancia Stratos (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1970 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1970 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 260 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Lancia Stratos (153 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 MG Midget. (100 Nm). This means 1970 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Lancia Stratos | 1970 MG Midget | |
| Make | Lancia | MG |
| Model | Stratos | Midget |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2040 mm |
