2004 BMW 320 vs. 2004 MG TF
To start off, both 2004 BMW 320 and 2004 MG TF were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 MG TF. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2004 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 320 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MG TF. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 320 | 2004 MG TF | |
| Make | BMW | MG |
| Model | 320 | TF |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 50 L |
