2000 Ferrari 360 vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2008 Nissan 350Z is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2008 Nissan 350Z. (306 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 196 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 360.
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, 2000 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ferrari 360 | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 360 | 350Z |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 76 L |