1990 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1967 MG Midget
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 MG Midget would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (189 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1967 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1967 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1967 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1967 MG Midget | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | MG |
| Model | 75 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2040 mm |
