2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 2006 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2006 Pagani Zonda is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2003 Ferrari 612. (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2003 Ferrari 612. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 610 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 612. (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2006 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 612. 2003 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 2006 Pagani Zonda has manual transmission. 2006 Pagani Zonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 612 | 2006 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pagani |
| Model | 612 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5746 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1141 mm |
