2011 Pagani Zonda vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Pagani Zonda is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Cayman 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 352 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (242 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 70 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Cayman. 2006 Porsche Cayman 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. 2006 Porsche Cayman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Pagani Zonda | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Pagani | Porsche |
| Model | Zonda | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7300 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 594 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2055 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1141 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |
