1949 MG TD vs. 1984 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1984 Nissan Laurel is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 MG TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 MG TD would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1949 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1949 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 194 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.
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, 1984 Nissan Laurel (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 MG TD | 1984 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | MG | Nissan |
| Model | TD | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1250 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
