2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2005 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2005 Pagani Zonda is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pagani Zonda (547 HP) has 62 more horse power than 2000 Ferrari 550. (485 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2000 Ferrari 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 440 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Pagani Zonda (750 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari 550. (597 Nm). This means 2005 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 2005 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pagani |
| Model | 550 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 547 HP |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2730 mm |
