1958 Toyota Crown vs. 2008 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2008 Pagani Zonda is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pagani Zonda (547 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 498 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Toyota Crown weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 651 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Toyota Crown | 2008 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Toyota | Pagani |
| Model | Crown | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1453 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 | 4400 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2730 mm |
