1987 Avanti Avanti vs. 1962 MG Midget
To start off, 1987 Avanti Avanti is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 MG Midget would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1962 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1962 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 885 kg more than 1962 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 Avanti Avanti (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1987 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 MG Midget. 1987 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1962 MG Midget has manual transmission. 1962 MG Midget will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Avanti Avanti | 1962 MG Midget | |
| Make | Avanti | MG |
| Model | Avanti | Midget |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2032 mm |
