2006 BMW 316 vs. 2000 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2006 BMW 316 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pagani Zonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pagani Zonda would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pagani Zonda (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2006 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 316 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Pagani Zonda (569 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 316. (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 316 | 2000 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | BMW | Pagani |
| Model | 316 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
