2002 MG TF vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 2002 MG TF is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (185 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2002 MG TF. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 911 weights approximately 80 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, 1978 Porsche 911 (265 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MG TF. (145 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 MG TF | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | MG | Porsche |
| Model | TF | 911 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
