1987 BMW 324 vs. 2000 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2000 Pagani Zonda is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 324 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 276 more horse power than 1987 BMW 324. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 324 weights approximately 10 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 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 324. (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 324.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 324 | 2000 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | BMW | Pagani |
| Model | 324 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |
