2010 Pagani Zonda vs. 2012 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 599 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Pagani Zonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Pagani Zonda would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2010 Pagani Zonda. (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2010 Pagani Zonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 375 kg more than 2010 Pagani Zonda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ferrari 599. (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2010 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ferrari 599.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Pagani Zonda | 2012 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Pagani | Ferrari |
| Model | Zonda | 599 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| 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 | 594 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 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 | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2055 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1141 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2751 mm |
