2004 Honda NSX vs. 1999 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2004 Honda NSX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Pagani Zonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Pagani Zonda would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pagani Zonda (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2004 Honda NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda NSX weights approximately 180 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Pagani Zonda (569 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1999 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda NSX. 2004 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1999 Pagani Zonda has manual transmission. 1999 Pagani Zonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda NSX | 1999 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Honda | Pagani |
| Model | NSX | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |
