1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1963 MG Midget
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 MG Midget would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 497 more horse power than 1963 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1963 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1963 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, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 661 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1963 MG Midget | |
| Make | Aston Martin | MG |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Midget |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2032 mm |
