1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1973 MG Midget
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 MG Midget would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1973 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1973 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1973 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, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (451 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin Virage | 1973 MG Midget | |
| Make | Aston Martin | MG |
| Model | Virage | Midget |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1240 mm |
