1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1970 MG Midget
To start off, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 MG Midget would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1970 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1970 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1970 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, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 1970 MG Midget | |
| Make | Aston Martin | MG |
| Model | DB7 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2040 mm |
