2006 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2006 Pagani Zonda
To start off, both 2006 Volkswagen Passat and 2006 Pagani Zonda were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 88 kg more than 2006 Pagani Zonda.
Because 2006 Pagani Zonda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Pagani Zonda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 559 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Volkswagen Passat | 2006 Pagani Zonda | |
Make | Volkswagen | Pagani |
Model | Passat | Zonda |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 7300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 594 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 759 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1318 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2055 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1141 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |