1972 MG Midget vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 MG Midget would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1972 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1972 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 100 kg more than 1972 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 MG Midget | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | MG | Toyota |
| Model | Midget | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |
