2011 BMW 740 vs. 2006 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2011 BMW 740 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Pagani Zonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Pagani Zonda would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 2011 BMW 740. (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 740 weights approximately 780 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 740. (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 740. 2011 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2006 Pagani Zonda has manual transmission. 2006 Pagani Zonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 740 | 2006 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | BMW | Pagani |
| Model | 740 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5215 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3211 mm | 2730 mm |
