1991 Alpine A 610 vs. 1963 MG Midget

To start off, 1991 Alpine A 610 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 MG Midget would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1963 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1963 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 679 kg more than 1963 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, 1991 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1991 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 MG Midget.

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