2001 Ferrari 360 vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 11 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (380 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 1216 kg more than 2001 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, 2012 Nissan NV (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ferrari 360. (375 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ferrari 360. 2012 Nissan NV has automatic transmission and 2001 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2001 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan NV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari 360 | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 360 | NV |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 2156 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 106 L |
