2008 MG TF vs. 2008 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2008 MG TF and 2008 Porsche Cayman were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,386 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2008 MG TF. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2008 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 235 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 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 MG TF. (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 MG TF | 2008 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | MG | Porsche |
| Model | TF | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 5.7 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 | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
