1972 MG Midget vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 41 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1972 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1972 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 1010 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 MG Midget | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | MG | BMW |
| Model | Midget | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2968 mm |
