2006 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2006 MG ZT-T
To start off, both 2006 Maserati Quattroporte and 2006 MG ZT-T were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 MG ZT-T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2006 MG ZT-T. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2006 MG ZT-T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 117 kg more than 2006 MG ZT-T. 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, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 MG ZT-T. (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 MG ZT-T.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 2006 MG ZT-T | |
| Make | Maserati | MG |
| Model | Quattroporte | ZT-T |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |
