2009 BMW 530 vs. 2011 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2011 Pagani Zonda is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 530 would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 2011 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | BMW | Pagani |
| Model | 530 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
