1990 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari 412 GT would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 497 kg more than 1990 Ferrari 412 GT.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari 412 GT. (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari 412 GT. 2012 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari 412 GT has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari 412 GT 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 412 GT | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 412 GT | Armada |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2382 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 106 L |
