2000 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1953 MG TD
To start off, 2000 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 MG TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 MG TD would be higher. At 4,130 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1953 MG TD. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1953 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 885 kg more than 1953 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, 2000 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Infiniti Q45 | 1953 MG TD | |
| Make | Infiniti | MG |
| Model | Q45 | TD |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 1249 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2390 mm |
