2005 BMW 325 vs. 1962 MG Midget
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 43 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1962 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1962 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1962 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, 2005 BMW 325 (246 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1962 MG Midget | |
| Make | BMW | MG |
| Model | 325 | Midget |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 18.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2032 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
