2000 Ferrari F1 2000 vs. 1989 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 2,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 (771 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 600 more horse power than 1989 Nissan 300 ZX. (171 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan 300 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1989 Nissan 300 ZX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 F1 2000 (373 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan 300 ZX. (234 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 | 1989 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | F1 2000 | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 771 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2530 mm |
