1976 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1972 MG Midget
To start off, 1976 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 MG Midget would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1972 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1972 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 1224 kg more than 1972 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 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 De Tomaso Deauville | 1972 MG Midget | |
| Make | De Tomaso | MG |
| Model | Deauville | Midget |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1944 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2040 mm |
