2001 Porsche 911 vs. 2001 Pagani Zonda
To start off, both 2001 Porsche 911 and 2001 Pagani Zonda were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pagani Zonda (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2001 Porsche 911. (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 911 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Pagani Zonda (569 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche 911 | 2001 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Porsche | Pagani |
| Model | 911 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |
