1992 BMW 740 vs. 1966 MG Midget
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 26 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1966 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1966 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 975 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, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 740 | 1966 MG Midget | |
| Make | BMW | MG |
| Model | 740 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 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 | 1690 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2040 mm |
