2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol

To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 695 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550.

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 550 (597 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Patrol. (426 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Patrol.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ferrari 550 2009 Nissan Patrol
Make Ferrari Nissan
Model 550 Patrol
Year Released 2000 2009
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5473 cc 4759 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 485 HP 254 HP
Engine RPM 7250 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 597 Nm 426 Nm
Engine Bore Size 87.9 mm 99.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 74.9 mm 102 mm
Top Speed 321 km/hour 190 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1690 kg 2385 kg
Vehicle Length 4560 mm 5090 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1260 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2980 mm


 

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