2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2009 Pagani Zonda is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pagani Zonda (740 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 430 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 (708 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pagani |
| Model | Corvette | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 740 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 486 Nm | 708 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 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 | 1500 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4886 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2785 mm |
