2008 Fiat Strada vs. 2008 MG ZT
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Strada and 2008 MG ZT were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 MG ZT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 MG ZT (187 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Strada. (84 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 MG ZT should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 MG ZT weights approximately 255 kg more than 2008 Fiat Strada. 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, 2008 MG ZT (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Strada. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 MG ZT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Strada | 2008 MG ZT | |
| Make | Fiat | MG |
| Model | Strada | ZT |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1247 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |
