2008 MG TF vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2008 MG TF and 2008 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan 350Z (309 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2008 MG TF. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2008 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 536 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Nissan 350Z (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 MG TF. (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 MG TF | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | MG | Nissan |
| Model | TF | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
