2002 BMW Z4 vs. 2002 MG TF
To start off, both 2002 BMW Z4 and 2002 MG TF were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Z4 (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2002 MG TF. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2002 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW Z4 weights approximately 295 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, 2002 BMW Z4 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MG TF. (145 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2002 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW Z4 | 2002 MG TF | |
| Make | BMW | MG |
| Model | Z4 | TF |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
