2001 Dodge Viper vs. 2010 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2010 Pagani Zonda is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2001 Dodge Viper. (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2001 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Viper weights approximately 335 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Dodge Viper. (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Dodge Viper.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Dodge Viper | 2010 Pagani Zonda | |
Make | Dodge | Pagani |
Model | Viper | Zonda |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
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 | 376 HP | 594 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 759 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 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 | 1565 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 |