1980 TVR Tasmin vs. 1999 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 1999 Pagani Zonda is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 TVR Tasmin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 TVR Tasmin would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pagani Zonda (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1980 TVR Tasmin. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1980 TVR Tasmin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 215 kg more than 1980 TVR Tasmin. 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, 1999 Pagani Zonda (569 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 TVR Tasmin. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1999 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 TVR Tasmin.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 TVR Tasmin | 1999 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | TVR | Pagani |
| Model | Tasmin | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2730 mm |
