1991 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1969 MG Midget
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 MG Midget would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1969 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1969 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1260 kg more than 1969 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 Chevrolet Caprice (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Caprice | 1969 MG Midget | |
| Make | Chevrolet | MG |
| Model | Caprice | Midget |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2040 mm |
