1997 Honda NSX vs. 2000 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2000 Pagani Zonda is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda NSX 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 99 more horse power than 1997 Honda NSX. (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda NSX weights approximately 120 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Pagani Zonda (569 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda NSX | 2000 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Honda | Pagani |
| Model | NSX | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 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 | 1370 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2730 mm |
