1999 Honda NSX vs. 1963 MG Midget
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 MG Midget would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1963 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1963 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda NSX weights approximately 635 kg more than 1963 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 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda NSX | 1963 MG Midget | |
| Make | Honda | MG |
| Model | NSX | Midget |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2032 mm |
