1949 MG TD vs. 1996 Renault Spider
To start off, 1996 Renault Spider is newer by 47 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1949 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1949 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Spider weights approximately 114 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, 1996 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 MG TD | 1996 Renault Spider | |
| Make | MG | Renault |
| Model | TD | Spider |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1250 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 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 | 876 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2350 mm |
