1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 2010 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Xterra is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 992 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 2010 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 212 | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 80 L |
