2004 MG TF vs. 1993 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2004 MG TF is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 MG TF (158 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 MG TF should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Previa weights approximately 425 kg more than 2004 MG TF.
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, 1993 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MG TF. (174 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 MG TF | 1993 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | MG | Toyota |
| Model | TF | Previa |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
