1983 Vauxhall Carlton vs. 1965 MG Midget
To start off, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 18 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1965 MG Midget. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1965 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 415 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, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 MG Midget. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Vauxhall Carlton | 1965 MG Midget | |
| Make | Vauxhall | MG |
| Model | Carlton | Midget |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2032 mm |
