1995 Acura NSX vs. 2009 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2009 Pagani Zonda is newer by 14 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pagani Zonda (740 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 469 more horse power than 1995 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 300 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Pagani Zonda (708 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Pagani Zonda | |
Make | Acura | Pagani |
Model | NSX | Zonda |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 740 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 708 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 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 | 1370 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4886 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1141 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2785 mm |