2008 Ascari A10 vs. 1970 MG Midget
To start off, 2008 Ascari A10 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 MG Midget would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 561 more horse power than 1970 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1970 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ascari A10 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1970 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, 2008 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ascari A10 | 1970 MG Midget | |
| Make | Ascari | MG |
| Model | A10 | Midget |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 625 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 2.8 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2040 mm |
