1989 BMW 850 vs. 2000 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2000 Pagani Zonda is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 850 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 93 more horse power than 1989 BMW 850. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 542 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2000 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 850 | 2000 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | BMW | Pagani |
| Model | 850 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 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 | 1792 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
