1983 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1963 MG Midget
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 MG Midget would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1963 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1963 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 305 kg more than 1963 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, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider (183 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1963 MG Midget | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | MG |
| Model | Spider | Midget |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 1040 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2032 mm |
