2005 MG ZT-T vs. 2005 Rover 25
To start off, both 2005 MG ZT-T and 2005 Rover 25 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 104 more horse power than 2005 Rover 25. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 MG ZT-T should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 MG ZT-T weights approximately 540 kg more than 2005 Rover 25. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 25. (110 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 MG ZT-T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 MG ZT-T | 2005 Rover 25 | |
| Make | MG | Rover |
| Model | ZT-T | 25 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
