2006 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1949 MG TD
To start off, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 57 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 4,243 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1949 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1949 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 664 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, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (442 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 1949 MG TD | |
| Make | Maserati | MG |
| Model | Quattroporte | TD |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4243 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2390 mm |
