2005 Acura NSX vs. 2007 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2007 Pagani Zonda is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura NSX would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 2005 Acura NSX. (252 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura NSX weights approximately 222 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura NSX. (285 Nm). This means 2007 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura NSX | 2007 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Acura | Pagani |
| Model | NSX | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2730 mm |
