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 |