2001 Ferrari 360 vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (332 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan 370Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 104 kg more than 2010 Nissan 370Z. 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, 2001 Ferrari 360 (375 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari 360 | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 360 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1690 kg | 1586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
