1979 BMW 633 vs. 2007 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2007 Pagani Zonda is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 633. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 633 would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pagani Zonda (547 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1979 BMW 633. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 633. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 633 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 633. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 633.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 633 | 2007 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | BMW | Pagani |
| Model | 633 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 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 | 1470 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2730 mm |
