2011 Pagani Zonda vs. 2001 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Pagani Zonda is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 510 kg more than 2011 Pagani Zonda.
Because 2011 Pagani Zonda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Pagani Zonda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. 2001 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2011 Pagani Zonda has manual transmission. 2011 Pagani Zonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Pagani Zonda | 2001 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Pagani | Buick |
| Model | Zonda | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7300 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 594 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2055 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1141 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
