2001 Ferrari Maranello vs. 2011 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari Maranello (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 780 kg more than 2001 Ferrari Maranello.
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 Maranello (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Armada. (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Armada. 2011 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2001 Ferrari Maranello has manual transmission. 2001 Ferrari Maranello will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari Maranello | 2011 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | Maranello | Armada |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 2425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 106 L |
