2007 Pagani Zonda vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Pagani Zonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Pagani Zonda 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 379 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 295 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 419 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120. 2010 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 2007 Pagani Zonda has manual transmission. 2007 Pagani Zonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Pagani Zonda | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Pagani | BMW |
| Model | Zonda | 120 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7300 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2055 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1141 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
