1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1962 MG Midget
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 MG Midget would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 110 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1962 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1962 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 MG Midget weights approximately 5 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 110.
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, 1977 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 110 | 1962 MG Midget | |
| Make | Alpine | MG |
| Model | A 110 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2032 mm |
