2001 Ferrari 456M vs. 1983 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 2001 Ferrari 456M is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 720 kg more than 1983 Nissan Skyline. 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 456M (540 Nm) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Skyline.

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