1995 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 2007 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2007 Pagani Zonda is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pagani Zonda (547 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1995 Nissan 300 ZX. (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan 300 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 355 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan 300 ZX. (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan 300 ZX | 2007 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Nissan | Pagani |
| Model | 300 ZX | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 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 | 1585 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |
