2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1952 MG TD
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 MG TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 MG TD would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1952 MG TD. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1952 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 875 kg more than 1952 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, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | 1952 MG TD | |
| Make | Chevrolet | MG |
| Model | Lumina | TD |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1952 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 1750 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2390 mm |
