1997 Ferrari F355 vs. 1997 Nissan Primera
To start off, both 1997 Ferrari F355 and 1997 Nissan Primera were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Primera. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1997 Nissan Primera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Ferrari F355 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Ferrari F355. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Primera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Primera. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ferrari F355 | 1997 Nissan Primera | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | F355 | Primera |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |