2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2002 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Pagani Zonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Pagani Zonda would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Pagani Zonda (547 HP) has 148 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (399 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 250 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Pagani Zonda (750 Nm) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (450 Nm). This means 2002 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2002 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Pagani |
| Model | 8C Competizione | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 547 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |
