2005 MG TF vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 MG TF and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 2005 MG TF. (134 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 320 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MG TF. (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
2005 MG TF | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | MG | Porsche |
Model | TF | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |