1973 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1963 MG Midget
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 MG Midget would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1963 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1963 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 850 kg more than 1963 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, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Camaro | 1963 MG Midget | |
| Make | Chevrolet | MG |
| Model | Camaro | Midget |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 379 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2032 mm |
