1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 2012 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2012 Nissan NP300 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari F355. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari F355 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F355.
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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 2012 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | F355 | NP300 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 75 L |
