1983 Volvo 240 vs. 2000 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2000 Pagani Zonda is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pagani Zonda (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1983 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1983 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 240 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Pagani Zonda (569 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volvo 240. (139 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Volvo 240 | 2000 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Volvo | Pagani |
| Model | 240 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2315 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4650 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
