2009 BMW 550 vs. 2006 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Pagani Zonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Pagani Zonda would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550. 2009 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2006 Pagani Zonda has manual transmission. 2006 Pagani Zonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 2006 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | BMW | Pagani |
| Model | 550 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4798 cc | 7300 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
