1970 Zastava 1300 vs. 1963 MG Midget

To start off, 1970 Zastava 1300 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 MG Midget would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Zastava 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Zastava 1300 (53 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1963 MG Midget. (46 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Zastava 1300 should accelerate faster than 1963 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1963 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 Zastava 1300 (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1970 Zastava 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 MG Midget.

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