1990 Porsche 911 vs. 1966 MG Midget
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 24 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1966 MG Midget. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1966 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 732 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 MG Midget. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 911 | 1966 MG Midget | |
| Make | Porsche | MG |
| Model | 911 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1467 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2032 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
