2008 Nissan 350Z vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan 350Z would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 5 kg more than 2013 Ferrari 458.
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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan 350Z. 2013 Ferrari 458 has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan 350Z | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Nissan | Ferrari |
| Model | 350Z | 458 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1211 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 86 L |
