1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 2011 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2011 Pagani Zonda is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 2300 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 411 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 2300. (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 36 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 562 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 2300. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 2300 | 2011 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Fiat | Pagani |
| Model | 2300 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
