2008 Ferrari 599 vs. 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 599 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1. (355 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 672 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 599. (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 599.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 599 | 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 599 | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| 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 | 1770 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
