1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1967 MG Midget
To start off, 1985 Citroen Visa is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 MG Midget would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 MG Midget (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen Visa weights approximately 7 kg more than 1967 MG Midget.
Because 1967 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 1967 MG Midget. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Citroen Visa, 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, 1967 MG Midget (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 1967 MG Midget | |
| Make | Citroen | MG |
| Model | Visa | Midget |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 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 | 722 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2040 mm |
