1974 BMW Touring vs. 1964 MG Midget
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 MG Midget would be higher. At 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1964 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1964 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 295 kg more than 1964 MG Midget. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1964 MG Midget | |
| Make | BMW | MG |
| Model | Touring | Midget |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2032 mm |
