1997 AC Cobra vs. 2007 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2007 Pagani Zonda is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 AC Cobra 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 (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1997 AC Cobra. (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1997 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 204 kg more than 1997 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, 2007 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 AC Cobra. (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 AC Cobra | 2007 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | AC | Pagani |
| Model | Cobra | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 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 | 1026 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2730 mm |
