1974 Lada 1200 vs. 1970 MG Midget
To start off, 1974 Lada 1200 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 MG Midget would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 MG Midget (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1974 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada 1200 weights approximately 276 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 MG Midget (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada 1200 | 1970 MG Midget | |
| Make | Lada | MG |
| Model | 1200 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2040 mm |
