2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2006 Pagani Zonda
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Viper and 2006 Pagani Zonda were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,274 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pagani Zonda (547 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Viper. (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 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 293 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Viper. (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Dodge | Pagani |
| Model | Viper | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| 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 |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 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 | 1523 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
