1990 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2010 Pagani Zonda is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Pagani Zonda (547 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 397 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 204 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Pagani Zonda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic, 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, 2010 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 611 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2010 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 2010 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Honda | Pagani |
| Model | Civic | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2730 mm |
