2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1964 MG Midget
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 MG Midget would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1964 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1964 MG Midget.
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 Lotus Exige (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 1964 MG Midget | |
| Make | Lotus | MG |
| Model | Exige | Midget |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2032 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
