2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs. 2009 Pagani Zonda
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pagani Zonda (740 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. (618 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren weights approximately 755 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (780 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pagani Zonda. (708 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pagani Zonda. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren has automatic transmission and 2009 Pagani Zonda has manual transmission. 2009 Pagani Zonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | 2009 Pagani Zonda | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pagani |
Model | SLR McLaren | Zonda |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5439 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 618 HP | 740 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 780 Nm | 708 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4886 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1141 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2785 mm |