1980 Porsche 930 vs. 1964 MG Midget
To start off, 1980 Porsche 930 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 MG Midget would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1964 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1964 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 930 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1964 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, 1980 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Porsche 930 | 1964 MG Midget | |
| Make | Porsche | MG |
| Model | 930 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2032 mm |
