2007 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1963 MG Midget
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt 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 2,835 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (96 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1963 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1963 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 915 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 Mitsubishi Colt (198 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | 1963 MG Midget | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | MG |
| Model | Colt | Midget |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2835 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 20 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 | 1650 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2032 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
