2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2001 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pagani Zonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pagani Zonda would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pagani Zonda (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1458 kg more than 2001 Pagani Zonda.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Pagani Zonda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2001 Pagani Zonda (569 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2001 Pagani Zonda | |
Make | Land Rover | Pagani |
Model | Defender | Zonda |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 5987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 389 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4395 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2055 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1151 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |