2005 MG TF vs. 1990 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2005 MG TF is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2005 MG TF. (115 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2005 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Supra weights approximately 387 kg more than 2005 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, 1990 Toyota Supra (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MG TF. (145 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 MG TF | 1990 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | MG | Toyota |
| Model | TF | Supra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
