1992 Holden Commodore vs. 1962 MG Midget
To start off, 1992 Holden Commodore is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 MG Midget would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Holden Commodore (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1962 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1962 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Holden Commodore weights approximately 660 kg more than 1962 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 Holden Commodore (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1992 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Holden Commodore | 1962 MG Midget | |
| Make | Holden | MG |
| Model | Commodore | Midget |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2032 mm |
