1994 Honda NSX vs. 1949 MG TD
To start off, 1994 Honda NSX is newer by 45 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1949 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1949 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda NSX weights approximately 494 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, 1994 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1994 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda NSX | 1949 MG TD | |
| Make | Honda | MG |
| Model | NSX | TD |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2390 mm |
