2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1963 MG Midget
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1963 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1963 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 910 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 V8 Vantage (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1963 MG Midget | |
| Make | Aston Martin | MG |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Midget |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 18.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2032 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
