1998 Ferrari Maranello vs. 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1998 Ferrari Maranello. (479 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ferrari Maranello. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 547 kg more than 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari Maranello. (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari Maranello.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari Maranello | 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | Maranello | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 479 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| 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 | 1645 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
