2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1950 MG TD
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 57 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (617 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 564 more horse power than 1950 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (789 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 702 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 MG TD. (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 MG TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1950 MG TD | |
| Make | Chevrolet | MG |
| Model | Corvette | TD |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1950 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 617 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 789 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 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 Length | 4440 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2390 mm |
