2006 Ferrari 612 vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 1 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 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (283 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 190 kg more than 2006 Ferrari 612.
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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (354 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari 612 | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 612 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 80 L |
