1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1964 MG Midget
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 25 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (238 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1964 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1964 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, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Camaro | 1964 MG Midget | |
| Make | Chevrolet | MG |
| Model | Camaro | Midget |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 467 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 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 |
