2002 Ferrari 360 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2002 Ferrari 360 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 3,573 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 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, 2002 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ferrari 360 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 360 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3573 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
