2006 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2011 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2011 Pagani Zonda is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 702 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 2011 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Maserati | Pagani |
| Model | Quattroporte | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 395 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2730 mm |
