2009 BMW 120 vs. 2009 Pagani Zonda
To start off, both 2009 BMW 120 and 2009 Pagani Zonda were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pagani Zonda (740 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 565 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 256 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Pagani Zonda (708 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 2009 Pagani Zonda has manual transmission. 2009 Pagani Zonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 2009 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | BMW | Pagani |
| Model | 120 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 740 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 708 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4886 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2785 mm |
