1959 Fiat 600 vs. 2011 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2011 Pagani Zonda is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Pagani Zonda (547 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 527 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 480 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. 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, 2011 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 719 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 600 | 2011 Pagani Zonda | |
Make | Fiat | Pagani |
Model | 600 | Zonda |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 7300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 547 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 759 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2055 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1141 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |