2006 Porsche Cayman vs. 2005 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Pagani Zonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Pagani Zonda would be higher. 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 252 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (295 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 165 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 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm). This means 2005 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche Cayman | 2005 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Porsche | Pagani |
| Model | Cayman | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 547 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2730 mm |
