2009 Lamborghini Murcielago vs. 2009 Pagani Zonda
To start off, both 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago 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 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago (631 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2009 Pagani Zonda. (547 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago should accelerate faster than 2009 Pagani Zonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago weights approximately 460 kg more than 2009 Pagani Zonda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Pagani Zonda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago will offer significantly more control. 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 (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago. (660 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago | 2009 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Pagani |
| Model | Murcielago | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6496 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 631 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 660 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
