1992 BMW 850 vs. 2009 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2009 Pagani Zonda is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 850 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pagani Zonda (740 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 444 more horse power than 1992 BMW 850. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 720 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Pagani Zonda (708 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 2009 Pagani Zonda | |
Make | BMW | Pagani |
Model | 850 | Zonda |
Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 740 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 708 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4886 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1141 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2785 mm |