1999 Dodge Dakota vs. 1962 MG Midget
To start off, 1999 Dodge Dakota 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 345 kg more than 1962 MG Midget.
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 Dodge Dakota (468 Nm) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 MG Midget. (84 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Dakota | 1962 MG Midget | |
| Make | Dodge | MG |
| Model | Dakota | Midget |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 46 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2032 mm |
