1973 Opel Rekord vs. 1973 MG Midget
To start off, both 1973 Opel Rekord and 1973 MG Midget were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Rekord (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1973 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1973 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Rekord weights approximately 345 kg more than 1973 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 Opel Rekord (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Opel Rekord | 1973 MG Midget | |
| Make | Opel | MG |
| Model | Rekord | Midget |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2040 mm |
