2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2001 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 10 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 201 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1518 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Pagani Zonda (569 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2001 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has automatic transmission and 2001 Pagani Zonda has manual transmission. 2001 Pagani Zonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2001 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pagani |
| Model | Sprinter | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2768 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6939 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2814 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4326 mm | 2730 mm |
