1995 Acura NSX vs. 2001 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2001 Pagani Zonda is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Acura NSX would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2001 Pagani Zonda. (389 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2001 Pagani Zonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 247 kg more than 2001 Pagani Zonda. 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, 2001 Pagani Zonda (569 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 2001 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Acura | Pagani |
| Model | NSX | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2730 mm |
