1996 AC Cobra vs. 2000 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2000 Pagani Zonda is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 AC Cobra would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pagani Zonda (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1996 AC Cobra. (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1996 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 224 kg more than 1996 AC Cobra. 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, 1996 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pagani Zonda. (569 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pagani Zonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 AC Cobra | 2000 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | AC | Pagani |
| Model | Cobra | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 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 | 1026 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2730 mm |
