1992 BMW 320 vs. 1949 MG TD
To start off, 1992 BMW 320 is newer by 43 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 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 320 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1949 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1949 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 320 weights approximately 504 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, 1992 BMW 320 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 320 | 1949 MG TD | |
| Make | BMW | MG |
| Model | 320 | TD |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 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 | 1380 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2390 mm |
