2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2002 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Pagani Zonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Pagani Zonda would be higher. At 8,274 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Pagani Zonda (547 HP) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Viper. (510 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Viper weights approximately 273 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Pagani Zonda (750 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Viper. (725 Nm). This means 2002 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Viper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 2002 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Dodge | Pagani |
| Model | Viper | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8274 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 547 HP |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
