1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1949 MG TD
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 20 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1949 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1949 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 104 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (115 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 MG TD. (87 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1949 MG TD | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | MG |
| Model | Spider | TD |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2390 mm |
