1978 Nissan Violet vs. 1965 MG Midget
To start off, 1978 Nissan Violet is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 MG Midget would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1965 MG Midget. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1965 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Violet weights approximately 141 kg more than 1965 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, 1978 Nissan Violet (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 MG Midget. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan Violet | 1965 MG Midget | |
Make | Nissan | MG |
Model | Violet | Midget |
Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1372 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1232 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2032 mm |