2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 1966 MG Midget
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 MG Midget would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (401 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 1966 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1966 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1870 kg more than 1966 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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 775 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Arnage | 1966 MG Midget | |
| Make | Bentley | MG |
| Model | Arnage | Midget |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2040 mm |
