2000 Lotus GT 1 vs. 2000 Pagani Zonda
To start off, both 2000 Lotus GT 1 and 2000 Pagani Zonda were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2000 Pagani Zonda. (389 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2000 Pagani Zonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 200 kg more than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus GT 1. (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2000 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus GT 1 | 2000 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Lotus | Pagani |
| Model | GT 1 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
