1998 Acura NSX vs. 2009 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2009 Pagani Zonda is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Acura NSX would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1998 Acura NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1998 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Acura NSX weights approximately 230 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 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 2009 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Acura | Pagani |
| Model | NSX | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 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 | 1460 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2730 mm |
