2010 Porsche Cayman vs. 1973 MG Midget
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 MG Midget would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1973 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1973 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 630 kg more than 1973 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, 2010 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Cayman | 1973 MG Midget | |
| Make | Porsche | MG |
| Model | Cayman | Midget |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 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 | 1350 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1306 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2040 mm |
