2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1. (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 387 kg more than 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1. 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 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Nissan | Ferrari |
| Model | R 390 GT1 | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1098 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2649 mm |
