1996 Dodge Viper vs. 2009 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2009 Pagani Zonda is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1996 Dodge Viper. (444 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1996 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Viper weights approximately 325 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 (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Dodge Viper. (664 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Dodge Viper.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Dodge Viper | 2009 Pagani Zonda | |
Make | Dodge | Pagani |
Model | Viper | Zonda |
Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 7300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 594 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 664 Nm | 759 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 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 | 1555 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2055 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1141 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |