2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1974 MG Midget
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 MG Midget would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1974 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1974 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1974 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1974 MG Midget | |
| Make | Aston Martin | MG |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Midget |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2040 mm |
