2001 Ferrari 456M vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ferrari 456M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ferrari 456M 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 86 more horse power than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (350 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan 370Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 267 kg more than 2012 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 456M (540 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (374 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari 456M | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 456M | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1503 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4404 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1316 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
