1978 Porsche 911 vs. 1971 MG Midget
To start off, 1978 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 MG Midget would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1971 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1971 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 911 weights approximately 459 kg more than 1971 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 Porsche 911 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 650 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Porsche 911 | 1971 MG Midget | |
Make | Porsche | MG |
Model | 911 | Midget |
Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 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 | 1179 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2040 mm |