1989 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1999 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1999 Nissan Stagea is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 157 kg more than 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Stagea. 1999 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1999 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 328 GTS | Stagea |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |
