2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1964 MG Midget
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 45 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 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (523 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 477 more horse power than 1964 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands 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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (774 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 690 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 MG Midget. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1964 MG Midget has manual transmission. 1964 MG Midget will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1964 MG Midget | |
Make | Bentley | MG |
Model | Brooklands | Midget |
Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 523 HP | 46 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 774 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1372 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1232 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2032 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |