1974 Lamborghini Countach vs. 1974 MG Midget
To start off, both 1974 Lamborghini Countach and 1974 MG Midget were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1974 Lamborghini Countach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (374 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1974 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1974 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Countach weights approximately 480 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (362 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lamborghini Countach | 1974 MG Midget | |
| Make | Lamborghini | MG |
| Model | Countach | Midget |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 374 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2040 mm |
