1998 GMC Safari vs. 1968 MG Midget
To start off, 1998 GMC Safari is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 MG Midget would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1968 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1968 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1968 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, 1998 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 GMC Safari | 1968 MG Midget | |
| Make | GMC | MG |
| Model | Safari | Midget |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Van | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2040 mm |
