1993 Venturi Coupe vs. 1972 MG Midget
To start off, 1993 Venturi Coupe is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 MG Midget would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1972 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1972 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 535 kg more than 1972 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 Venturi Coupe (297 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Venturi Coupe | 1972 MG Midget | |
| Make | Venturi | MG |
| Model | Coupe | Midget |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2040 mm |
