2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1965 MG Midget
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 MG Midget would be higher. At 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (458 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 400 more horse power than 1965 MG Midget. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1965 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 895 kg more than 1965 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, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (705 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 617 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 MG Midget. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 MG Midget. 2001 Buick Blackhawk has automatic transmission and 1965 MG Midget has manual transmission. 1965 MG Midget will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Buick Blackhawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 1965 MG Midget | |
| Make | Buick | MG |
| Model | Blackhawk | Midget |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2032 mm |
