1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 2007 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2007 Pagani Zonda is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pagani Zonda (547 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 498 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 425 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 686 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1100 | 2007 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Fiat | Pagani |
| Model | 1100 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2730 mm |
