2004 Pagani Zonda vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Pagani Zonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Pagani Zonda would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pagani Zonda (547 HP) has 365 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 520 weights approximately 420 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Pagani Zonda (750 Nm) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 520. (270 Nm). This means 2004 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 520. 2012 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 2004 Pagani Zonda has manual transmission. 2004 Pagani Zonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pagani Zonda | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Pagani | BMW |
| Model | Zonda | 520 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7300 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 335 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.7 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4395 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2055 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1151 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2968 mm |
