2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1
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 R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2003 Ferrari 360. (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ferrari 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 186 kg more than 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 360. (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 360 | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
