1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1973 MG Midget
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 310 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 MG Midget would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1973 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1973 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 260 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, 1976 Alpine A 310 (209 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 310 | 1973 MG Midget | |
| Make | Alpine | MG |
| Model | A 310 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2040 mm |
