2006 MG ZT vs. 2006 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2006 MG ZT and 2006 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Maxima (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 MG ZT. (187 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2006 MG ZT.
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, 2006 Nissan Maxima (347 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 MG ZT. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 MG ZT. 2006 Nissan Maxima has automatic transmission and 2006 MG ZT has manual transmission. 2006 MG ZT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Nissan Maxima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 MG ZT | 2006 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | MG | Nissan |
| Model | ZT | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
