2006 MG TF vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2006 MG TF and 2006 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2006 MG TF. (114 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 MG TF. (145 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 MG TF. 2006 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2006 MG TF has manual transmission. 2006 MG TF will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 MG TF | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | MG | Porsche |
| Model | TF | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
