Ferrari 458 Italia vs Nissan Z

How does the Ferrari 458 Italia stack up against the Nissan Z? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Ferrari 458 ItaliaFerrari 458 Italia
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Nissan ZNissan Z
SpecFerrari 458 ItaliaNissan Z
Horsepower (max)605 hp420 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.0 s4.3 s
Top speed325 km/h250 km/h
Variants13
Body styleMid-engine V8 supercarFront-engine RWD sports coupe
GenerationF142RZ34
Production2009 – 20152022 – present
Length4,527 mm4,380 mm
Width1,937 mm1,845 mm
Height1,213 mm1,315 mm
Wheelbase2,650 mm2,550 mm

Ferrari 458 Italia vs Nissan Z: common questions

Is the Ferrari 458 Italia or Nissan Z faster?
The Ferrari 458 Italia is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.9s versus the Nissan Z's 4.1s (0-100 km/h in 3s vs 4.3s).
Which has more horsepower, the Ferrari 458 Italia or the Nissan Z?
The Ferrari 458 Italia makes more power: 605 hp (451 kW) versus 420 hp (313 kW) for the Nissan Z.
Is the Ferrari 458 Italia or Nissan Z faster on top speed?
The Ferrari 458 Italia has the higher top speed at 202 mph (325 km/h), versus 155 mph (250 km/h) for the Nissan Z.
What is the main difference between the Ferrari 458 Italia and the Nissan Z?
The Ferrari 458 Italia is a mid-engine v8 supercar, while the Nissan Z is a front-engine rwd sports coupe. That difference in body style drives most of the others.