1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1949 MG TD
To start off, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 5 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1949 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1949 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 MG TD weights approximately 56 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1949 MG TD | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | MG |
| Model | Giulietta | TD |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2390 mm |
