1971 Morris Minor vs. 1966 MG Midget
To start off, 1971 Morris Minor is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 MG Midget would be higher. Both 1971 Morris Minor and 1966 MG Midget are equipped with a 1,098 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1966 MG Midget (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1971 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Minor weights approximately 90 kg more than 1966 MG Midget.
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, 1966 MG Midget (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Minor | 1966 MG Midget | |
Make | Morris | MG |
Model | Minor | Midget |
Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1372 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1232 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2032 mm |