1980 Honda Civic vs. 1968 MG Midget
To start off, 1980 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 MG Midget would be higher. At 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 MG Midget (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1980 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Honda Civic weights approximately 70 kg more than 1968 MG Midget.
Because 1968 MG Midget is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 MG Midget. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1968 MG Midget (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Civic | 1968 MG Midget | |
| Make | Honda | MG |
| Model | Civic | Midget |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2040 mm |
