1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1962 MG Midget
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 MG Midget would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (320 HP) has 274 more horse power than 1962 MG Midget. (46 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1962 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 810 kg more than 1962 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 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 MG Midget. (84 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 1962 MG Midget | |
| Make | Chevrolet | MG |
| Model | Camaro | Midget |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 46 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2032 mm |
