1989 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2011 Pagani Zonda is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Estate would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 412 more horse power than 1989 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 655 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Estate. 1989 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2011 Pagani Zonda has manual transmission. 2011 Pagani Zonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Estate | 2011 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Buick | Pagani |
| Model | Estate | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6597 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
