1969 Maserati Indy vs. 1963 MG Midget
To start off, 1969 Maserati Indy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 MG Midget would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Maserati Indy (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1963 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1963 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Maserati Indy weights approximately 765 kg more than 1963 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, 1969 Maserati Indy (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1969 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Maserati Indy | 1963 MG Midget | |
| Make | Maserati | MG |
| Model | Indy | Midget |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2032 mm |
