2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ferrari 360 would be higher. 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. 2009 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 65 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 360 | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 360 | 350Z |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | 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 | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1475 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 370 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 |