1968 Opel GT vs. 2000 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2000 Pagani Zonda is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel GT would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pagani Zonda (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1968 Opel GT. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 380 kg more than 1968 Opel GT. 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, 2000 Pagani Zonda (569 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel GT. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel GT | 2000 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Opel | Pagani |
| Model | GT | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.7 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
