2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 2001 Nissan Alpha

To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Alpha. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Alpha would be higher. At 4,490 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Alpha is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Alpha. (301 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Alpha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Alpha weights approximately 1 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 360.

Because 2001 Nissan Alpha is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ferrari 360. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Alpha will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Ferrari 360 (374 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Alpha. (359 Nm). This means 2003 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Alpha. 2001 Nissan Alpha has automatic transmission and 2003 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2003 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan Alpha will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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