2003 Pagani Zonda vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Pagani Zonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Pagani Zonda would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pagani Zonda (547 HP) has 307 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Exige. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 308 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige. 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, 2003 Pagani Zonda (750 Nm) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm). This means 2003 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Pagani Zonda | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Pagani | Lotus |
| Model | Zonda | Exige |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7300 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 230 Nm |
| 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 | 1250 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4395 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2055 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1151 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2299 mm |
