1959 Toyota Corona 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 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona 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 (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 565 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 270 kg more than 1959 Toyota Corona. 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 695 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Toyota Corona | 2011 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Toyota | Pagani |
| Model | Corona | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 64 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 | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
