2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z

To start off, both 2008 Ferrari 360 and 2008 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 15 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan 350Z. (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan 350Z.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ferrari 360 2008 Nissan 350Z
Make Ferrari Nissan
Model 360 350Z
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Convertible Convertible
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3586 cc 3498 cc
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 306 HP
Torque 373 Nm 364 Nm
Torque RPM 4750 RPM 5200 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1525 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 350 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Height 370 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 17.9 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 76 L


 

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