2010 Pagani Zonda vs. 2008 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2010 Pagani Zonda is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ascari KZ1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ascari KZ1 would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2008 Ascari KZ1. (500 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2008 Ascari KZ1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ascari KZ1. (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ascari KZ1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Pagani Zonda | 2008 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Pagani | Ascari |
| Model | Zonda | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7300 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 594 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 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 | 1230 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2055 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1141 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2636 mm |
