1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 1966 MG Midget
To start off, 1988 Avanti Avanti is newer by 22 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1966 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1966 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 905 kg more than 1966 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, 1988 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Avanti Avanti | 1966 MG Midget | |
| Make | Avanti | MG |
| Model | Avanti | Midget |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2040 mm |
