1973 Austin Marina vs. 1968 MG Midget
To start off, 1973 Austin Marina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 MG Midget would be higher. Both 1973 Austin Marina and 1968 MG Midget are equipped with a 1,275 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1968 MG Midget (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1973 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Austin Marina weights approximately 165 kg more than 1968 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, 1973 Austin Marina (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Marina | 1968 MG Midget | |
Make | Austin | MG |
Model | Marina | Midget |
Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2040 mm |