2005 BMW M3 vs. 2005 Pagani Zonda
To start off, both 2005 BMW M3 and 2005 Pagani Zonda were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pagani Zonda (547 HP) has 219 more horse power than 2005 BMW M3. (328 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW M3 weights approximately 322 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Pagani Zonda (750 Nm) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW M3. (330 Nm). This means 2005 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW M3 | 2005 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | BMW | Pagani |
| Model | M3 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 547 HP |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
