1970 Fiat 500 vs. 2009 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2009 Pagani Zonda is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pagani Zonda (547 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 529 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 720 kg more than 1970 Fiat 500. 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 (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 732 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 2009 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Fiat | Pagani |
| Model | 500 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2730 mm |
