2006 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2007 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2007 Pagani Zonda is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pagani Zonda (547 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar XK8. (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 504 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar XK8. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XK8 | 2007 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Jaguar | Pagani |
| Model | XK8 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2730 mm |
