2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1963 MG Midget
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 44 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (451 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 405 more horse power than 1963 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1963 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 1100 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, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 1963 MG Midget | |
| Make | Aston Martin | MG |
| Model | DB9 | Midget |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 18.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2032 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
