2004 Ferrari 612 vs. 2004 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2004 Ferrari 612 and 2004 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2004 Nissan 350Z. (287 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2004 Nissan 350Z. 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, 2004 Ferrari 612 (590 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan 350Z. (372 Nm). This means 2004 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari 612 | 2004 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 612 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
