1992 BMW 540 vs. 2007 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2007 Pagani Zonda is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 540 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 (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1992 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 540. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 420 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 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 540. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2007 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 540 | 2007 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | BMW | Pagani |
| Model | 540 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
