1993 BMW 856 vs. 2011 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2011 Pagani Zonda is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 856. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 856 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 218 more horse power than 1993 BMW 856. (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 856. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 856 weights approximately 635 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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 856. (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 856.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 856 | 2011 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | BMW | Pagani |
| Model | 856 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5576 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
