1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1949 MG TD
To start off, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 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 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1949 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1949 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 500 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1949 MG TD | |
| Make | Chevrolet | MG |
| Model | Corvette | TD |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2390 mm |
