1978 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2009 Pagani Zonda is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pagani Zonda (740 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 660 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 134 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 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 2009 Pagani Zonda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord, 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, 2009 Pagani Zonda (708 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 582 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 2009 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Honda | Pagani |
| Model | Accord | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 740 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 708 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4886 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2785 mm |
