Car comparison

MG ZT 4.6 V8vsNissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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MG ZT

4.6 V8

260 hp4601 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005
VS

Nissan Cedric (Y34)

2.5T

250 hp2498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2002-2004

Comparison overview

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Best choices

MG ZT 4.6 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,680 kg
    3,704 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100

Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.1 L/100 km
    19.4 mpg US
    23.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    661 km
    411 mi
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMGZT4.6 V8NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
Power
260hp194kW
250hp186kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
319Nm235lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
66.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
20.4s
Calculated
28.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
492km306mi
Calculated
661km411mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,601cc281cu in
2,498cc152cu in
Length
4,740mm187in
4,865mm192in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,746mm108in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,510mm59in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,510mm59in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
432L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
80L
CO2 emissions
314g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

MG ZT 4.6 V8Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5TPowerTorque
  • MG ZT 4.6 V8: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MGZT4.6 V85,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T6,400 rpm2,800 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMGZT4.6 V8NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
28.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT4.6 V8
260 hp
194 kW
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
250 hp
186 kW

MG ZT 4.6 V8 has 10 hp more than Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T and MG ZT 4.6 V8: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT4.6 V8
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
319 Nm
235 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT4.6 V8
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
1,720 kg
3,792 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT4.6 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT4.6 V86.5 s
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between MG ZT 4.6 V8 and Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T: 1.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT4.6 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T and MG ZT 4.6 V8: 1.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT4.6 V8
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MGZT4.6 V8
492 km
306 mi
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
661 km
411 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MGZT4.6 V8
260 hp
194 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
250 hp
186 kW
7.8 s
235 km/h
146 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
MGZT4.6 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
432 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,740 mm
186.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,865 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
MGZT4.6 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

MG ZT 4.6 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
MGZT4.6 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
6.5 s
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
7.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
MGZT4.6 V8
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMGZT4.6 V8NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
Power
260 hp
194 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
319 Nm
235 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
432 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,740 mm
186.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,865 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
492 km
306 mi
661 km
411 mi
CO2 score
314 g/km
-
Trunk score
432 L
15.3 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMG ZT 4.6 V8Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

MG ZT 4.6 V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 91 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T

  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 169 km (105 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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