1998 Venturi 400 vs. 1972 MG Midget
To start off, 1998 Venturi 400 is newer by 26 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1972 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1972 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Venturi 400 weights approximately 430 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, 1998 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Venturi 400 | 1972 MG Midget | |
| Make | Venturi | MG |
| Model | 400 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2040 mm |
