1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1963 MG Midget
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 8 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 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1963 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1963 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 90 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, 1971 Alpine A 310 (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1963 MG Midget | |
Make | Alpine | MG |
Model | A 310 | Midget |
Year Released | 1971 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 46 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1372 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1232 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2032 mm |