2004 Ferrari 360 vs. 2012 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2012 Nissan NP300 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2004 Ferrari 360.
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, 2004 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm). This means 2004 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari 360 | 2012 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 360 | NP300 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| 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 | 1390 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 75 L |
