1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 879 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. 2012 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 400 Superamerica | Armada |
Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2469 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3129 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 106 L |