2008 MG ZT vs. 2008 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2008 MG ZT and 2008 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2008 MG ZT. (134 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 2008 Nissan Altima (245 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 MG ZT. (215 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 MG ZT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 MG ZT | 2008 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | MG | Nissan |
| Model | ZT | Altima |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
