1953 MG TD vs. 2003 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2003 Opel Speedster is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 MG TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 MG TD would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1953 MG TD. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1953 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Speedster weights approximately 1 kg more than 1953 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, 2003 Opel Speedster (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 MG TD | 2003 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | MG | Opel |
| Model | TD | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1249 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2710 mm |
