2008 MG ZT-T vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma
To start off, both 2008 MG ZT-T and 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma 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-T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 MG ZT-T (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 MG ZT-T should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 MG ZT-T weights approximately 291 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. 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-T (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 MG ZT-T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 MG ZT-T | 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| Make | MG | Mitsubishi |
| Model | ZT-T | Carisma |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
