2005 MG XPower vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 MG XPower is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 MG XPower is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 MG XPower. (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 MG XPower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 MG XPower weights approximately 70 kg more than 1992 Porsche 911.
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, 1992 Porsche 911 (520 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MG XPower. (410 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MG XPower.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 MG XPower | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | MG | Porsche |
| Model | XPower | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2270 mm |
