2005 Nissan 350Z vs. 2010 Ferrari California
To start off, 2010 Ferrari California is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 4,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari California weights approximately 289 kg more than 2005 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, 2010 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (354 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan 350Z | 2010 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Nissan | Ferrari |
| Model | 350Z | California |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 78 L |
