1962 Volvo 120 vs. 2009 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2009 Pagani Zonda is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pagani Zonda (740 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 659 more horse power than 1962 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 60 kg more than 1962 Volvo 120. 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, 2009 Pagani Zonda (708 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 566 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo 120. (142 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Volvo 120 | 2009 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Volvo | Pagani |
| Model | 120 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 740 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 708 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4886 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2785 mm |
