1957 AC Aceca vs. 2009 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2009 Pagani Zonda is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Aceca would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 469 more horse power than 1957 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 336 kg more than 1957 AC Aceca. 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, 2009 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 592 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 2009 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | AC | Pagani |
| Model | Aceca | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2730 mm |
