1973 Chrysler Charger vs. 2010 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2010 Pagani Zonda is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Charger. (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 150 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler Charger. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Charger | 2010 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Chrysler | Pagani |
| Model | Charger | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |
