2010 Pagani Zonda vs. 2009 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2010 Pagani Zonda is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Pagani Zonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Pagani Zonda would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pagani Zonda (740 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2010 Pagani Zonda. (547 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2010 Pagani Zonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 160 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, 2010 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pagani Zonda. (708 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pagani Zonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Pagani Zonda | 2009 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Pagani | Pagani |
| Model | Zonda | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7300 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 740 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 708 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4886 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2055 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1141 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2785 mm |
