1997 Ferrari Maranello vs. 2013 Infiniti IPL
To start off, 2013 Infiniti IPL is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari Maranello (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2013 Infiniti IPL. (343 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 2013 Infiniti IPL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti IPL weights approximately 7 kg more than 1997 Ferrari Maranello.
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, 1997 Ferrari Maranello (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti IPL. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1997 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti IPL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ferrari Maranello | 2013 Infiniti IPL | |
| Make | Ferrari | Infiniti |
| Model | Maranello | IPL |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 343 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1823 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |
