2004 MG ZS vs. 2004 Pontiac GTO
To start off, both 2004 MG ZS and 2004 Pontiac GTO were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,669 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2004 MG ZS. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2004 MG ZS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 615 kg more than 2004 MG ZS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Pontiac GTO is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Pontiac GTO. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 MG ZS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MG ZS. (160 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MG ZS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 MG ZS | 2004 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | MG | Pontiac |
| Model | ZS | GTO |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 5669 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
