1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1964 MG Midget
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 MG Midget would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1964 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1964 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1964 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1964 MG Midget | |
Make | Aston Martin | MG |
Model | V8 Vantage | Midget |
Year Released | 1987 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 46 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1372 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1232 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2032 mm |