1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2002 MG TF
To start off, 2002 MG TF is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,349 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2002 MG TF. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2002 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 313 kg more than 2002 MG TF. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MG TF. (145 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 2002 MG TF | |
| Make | Chevrolet | MG |
| Model | Camaro | TF |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3349 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
