2001 Porsche 996 vs. 2001 Pagani Zonda
To start off, both 2001 Porsche 996 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 72 more horse power than 2001 Porsche 996. (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche 996. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 996 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2001 Pagani Zonda.
Because 2001 Porsche 996 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Pagani Zonda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 996 will offer significantly more control. 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 996. (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 996.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Porsche 996 | 2001 Pagani Zonda | |
Make | Porsche | Pagani |
Model | 996 | 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 | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 389 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 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 |