2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 MG ZT
To start off, both 2004 Land Rover Discovery and 2004 MG ZT were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 42 more horse power than 2004 MG ZT. (175 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2004 MG ZT.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 MG ZT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MG ZT. (240 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MG ZT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 MG ZT | |
| Make | Land Rover | MG |
| Model | Discovery | ZT |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 65 L |
