2011 Nissan Frontier vs. 1974 MG Midget
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 37 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 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1974 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1974 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Frontier | 1974 MG Midget | |
| Make | Nissan | MG |
| Model | Frontier | Midget |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2486 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2040 mm |
