2009 Ferrari 599 vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ferrari 599. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ferrari 599 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Z. (327 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 192 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z. 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, 2009 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ferrari 599 | 2013 Nissan Z | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 599 | Z |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 612 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 608 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 11:01:00 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4246 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1845 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 72 L |