2009 Ferrari F430 vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari F430 (503 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1011 kg more than 2009 Ferrari F430.
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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ferrari F430. (470 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ferrari F430. 2012 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2009 Ferrari F430 has manual transmission. 2009 Ferrari F430 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari F430 | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | F430 | Armada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 503 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 2469 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 106 L |
