2005 Holden Barina vs. 2005 MG ZT-T
To start off, both 2005 Holden Barina and 2005 MG ZT-T were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 MG ZT-T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 MG ZT-T (187 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Holden Barina. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 MG ZT-T should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 MG ZT-T weights approximately 565 kg more than 2005 Holden Barina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2005 MG ZT-T (250 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Barina. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 MG ZT-T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Barina | 2005 MG ZT-T | |
| Make | Holden | MG |
| Model | Barina | ZT-T |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |
