2009 BMW 545 vs. 2012 Pagani Huayra
To start off, 2012 Pagani Huayra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 545 would be higher. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Pagani Huayra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Pagani Huayra (700 HP) has 372 more horse power than 2009 BMW 545. (328 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Pagani Huayra should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 545 weights approximately 625 kg more than 2012 Pagani Huayra.
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, 2012 Pagani Huayra (740 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 545. (450 Nm). This means 2012 Pagani Huayra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 545 | 2012 Pagani Huayra | |
| Make | BMW | Pagani |
| Model | 545 | Huayra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 700 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 740 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 370 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 3.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4605 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2036 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1169 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2795 mm |
