Pagani Zonda vs SSC Tuatara

How does the Pagani Zonda stack up against the SSC Tuatara? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Pagani ZondaPagani Zonda
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SSC TuataraSSC Tuatara
SpecPagani ZondaSSC Tuatara
Horsepower (max)800 hp2,200 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)2.7 s2.5 s
Top speed350 km/h532 km/h
Variants103
Body styleMid-engine V12 (heritage)Top-speed hypercar
GenerationC8Tuatara
Production1999 – 20172020 – present
Length4,435 mm4,670 mm
Width2,055 mm1,989 mm
Height1,141 mm1,092 mm
Wheelbase2,730 mm2,670 mm

Pagani Zonda vs SSC Tuatara: common questions

Is the Pagani Zonda or SSC Tuatara faster?
The SSC Tuatara is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.4s versus the Pagani Zonda's 2.6s (0-100 km/h in 2.5s vs 2.7s).
Which has more horsepower, the Pagani Zonda or the SSC Tuatara?
The SSC Tuatara makes more power: 2,200 hp (1641 kW) versus 800 hp (597 kW) for the Pagani Zonda.
Is the Pagani Zonda or SSC Tuatara faster on top speed?
The SSC Tuatara has the higher top speed at 331 mph (532 km/h), versus 217 mph (350 km/h) for the Pagani Zonda.
What is the main difference between the Pagani Zonda and the SSC Tuatara?
The Pagani Zonda is a mid-engine v12 (heritage), while the SSC Tuatara is a top-speed hypercar. That difference in body style drives most of the others.