1986 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1966 MG Midget
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 MG Midget would be higher. At 2,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1966 MG Midget. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1966 MG Midget.
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, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 MG Midget. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Camaro | 1966 MG Midget | |
| Make | Chevrolet | MG |
| Model | Camaro | Midget |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2032 mm |
