2008 Pagani Zonda vs. 1975 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2008 Pagani Zonda is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 486 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Firebird. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 240 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Pontiac Firebird. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Pagani Zonda | 1975 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Pagani | Pontiac |
| Model | Zonda | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7300 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 594 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2055 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1141 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
