1973 Mazda 818 vs. 1961 MG Midget
To start off, 1973 Mazda 818 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 MG Midget would be higher. At 1,270 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1961 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1961 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda 818 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1961 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 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 818 | 1961 MG Midget | |
| Make | Mazda | MG |
| Model | 818 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1270 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2032 mm |
