1997 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1961 MG Midget
To start off, 1997 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 MG Midget would be higher. At 5,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (305 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1961 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1961 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 935 kg more than 1961 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, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (454 Nm) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 MG Midget. (84 Nm). This means 1997 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Pontiac Firebird | 1961 MG Midget | |
| Make | Pontiac | MG |
| Model | Firebird | Midget |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5747 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2032 mm |
