1988 Alpine V6 vs. 2000 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2000 Pagani Zonda is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Alpine V6 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 192 more horse power than 1988 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1988 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 70 kg more than 1988 Alpine V6. 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 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alpine V6 | 2000 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Alpine | Pagani |
| Model | V6 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2730 mm |
