2007 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 2 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 372 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (175 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 410 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 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (400 Nm). This means 2005 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 2005 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | BMW | Pagani |
| Model | 525 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 547 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
