1950 MG TD vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Spider is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 MG TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 MG TD would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Spider (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1950 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1950 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Spider weights approximately 130 kg more than 1950 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, 1995 Renault Spider (186 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 MG TD. (87 Nm). This means 1995 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 MG TD | 1995 Renault Spider | |
| Make | MG | Renault |
| Model | TD | Spider |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1005 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 |
