1949 MG TD vs. 1949 Triumph Renown
To start off, both 1949 MG TD and 1949 Triumph Renown were released in the same year (1949). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Triumph Renown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Triumph Renown (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1949 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Triumph Renown should accelerate faster than 1949 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Triumph Renown weights approximately 404 kg more than 1949 MG TD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Triumph Renown (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1949 Triumph Renown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 MG TD | 1949 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | MG | Triumph |
| Model | TD | Renown |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1250 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2750 mm |
