2008 MG ZT vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2008 MG ZT is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 MG ZT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 MG ZT (134 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 MG ZT should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 MG ZT weights approximately 480 kg more than 1998 Toyota Carina. 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 (215 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 MG ZT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 MG ZT | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | MG | Toyota |
| Model | ZT | Carina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1420 mm |
