1984 Porsche 911 vs. 1963 MG Midget
To start off, 1984 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1963 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1963 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 911 weights approximately 495 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, 1984 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Porsche 911 | 1963 MG Midget | |
| Make | Porsche | MG |
| Model | 911 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 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 | 1230 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2032 mm |
