1972 Chevrolet Biscayne vs. 1972 MG Midget

To start off, both 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne and 1972 MG Midget were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1972 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne should accelerate faster than 1972 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, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 MG Midget.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Chevrolet Biscayne 1972 MG Midget
Make Chevrolet MG
Model Biscayne Midget
Year Released 1972 1972
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4097 cc 1275 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 110 HP 64 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 100 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5590 mm 3590 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1400 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1240 mm
Wheelbase Size 3090 mm 2040 mm


 

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