1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 2006 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2006 Pagani Zonda is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pagani Zonda (547 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 459 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 550 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000. 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, 2006 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 662 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 2006 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Abarth | Pagani |
| Model | 1000 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2730 mm |
