1949 MG TD vs. 2012 Tata Nano
To start off, 2012 Tata Nano is newer by 63 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 1,250 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 MG TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 MG TD (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 MG TD should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 MG TD weights approximately 276 kg more than 2012 Tata Nano. 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, 1949 MG TD (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 MG TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 MG TD | 2012 Tata Nano | |
| Make | MG | Tata |
| Model | TD | Nano |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1250 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2230 mm |
