1956 BMW 507 vs. 2001 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2001 Pagani Zonda is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 507 would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pagani Zonda (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1956 BMW 507. (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 507. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 507 weights approximately 4 kg more than 2001 Pagani Zonda.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2001 Pagani Zonda (569 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 507. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 507.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 507 | 2001 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | BMW | Pagani |
| Model | 507 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2730 mm |
