2004 Holden Barina vs. 2004 MG TF
To start off, both 2004 Holden Barina 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 MG TF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 MG TF (158 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2004 Holden Barina. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 MG TF should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 MG TF weights approximately 130 kg more than 2004 Holden Barina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 MG TF is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 MG TF. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Holden Barina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 MG TF (174 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Barina. (121 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 MG TF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Holden Barina | 2004 MG TF | |
| Make | Holden | MG |
| Model | Barina | TF |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2380 mm |
