1978 Mazda RX-7 vs. 2000 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2000 Pagani Zonda is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda RX-7 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 284 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 190 kg more than 1978 Mazda RX-7. 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 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda RX-7 | 2000 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Mazda | Pagani |
| Model | RX-7 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2730 mm |
