1997 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1972 MG Midget
To start off, 1997 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 25 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 3,352 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (146 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1972 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1972 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 808 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, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Pontiac Firebird | 1972 MG Midget | |
| Make | Pontiac | MG |
| Model | Firebird | Midget |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3352 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3150 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 | 1528 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2040 mm |
