1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 1964 MG Midget
To start off, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 MG Midget would be higher. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (544 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 498 more horse power than 1964 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1964 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 363 kg more than 1964 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 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 553 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 1964 MG Midget | |
| Make | Nissan | MG |
| Model | R 390 GT1 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 544 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 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 | 1098 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2032 mm |
