1971 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1964 MG Midget
To start off, 1971 Land Rover Serie II is newer by 7 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Land Rover Serie II (67 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1964 MG Midget. (46 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II should accelerate faster than 1964 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 765 kg more than 1964 MG Midget. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 MG Midget. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Serie II (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1971 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Land Rover Serie II | 1964 MG Midget | |
| Make | Land Rover | MG |
| Model | Serie II | Midget |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 46 HP |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2032 mm |
