2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2003 Pagani Zonda

To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Pagani Zonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Pagani Zonda would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Pagani Zonda. (547 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2003 Pagani Zonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1200 kg more than 2003 Pagani Zonda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Pagani Zonda. (750 Nm). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Pagani Zonda. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2003 Pagani Zonda has manual transmission. 2003 Pagani Zonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Bentley Continental 2003 Pagani Zonda
Make Bentley Pagani
Model Continental Zonda
Year Released 2005 2003
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 6750 cc 7300 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 552 HP 547 HP
Torque 875 Nm 750 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium 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 2450 kg 1250 kg
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2730 mm