2005 MG TF vs. 1993 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2005 MG TF is newer by 12 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, 2005 MG TF (134 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 435 kg more than 2005 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MG TF. (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 MG TF | 1993 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | MG | Toyota |
| Model | TF | Previa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 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 | 7.9 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
