2001 Acura NSX vs. 1950 MG TD
To start off, 2001 Acura NSX is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 MG TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 MG TD would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 427 more horse power than 1950 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1950 MG TD.
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, 2001 Acura NSX (304 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 MG TD. (87 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 1950 MG TD | |
| Make | Acura | MG |
| Model | NSX | TD |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1950 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2390 mm |
