1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 1999 Pagani Zonda is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 338 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Pagani Zonda (569 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. (332 Nm). This means 1999 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Pagani Zonda | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pagani |
Model | Corvette | Zonda |
Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 5987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 389 HP |
Torque | 332 Nm | 569 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4395 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2055 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1151 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2730 mm |