Compare the2023 Ferrari SF90VS 2023 Nissan GT-R

Both the SF90 and the GT-R have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights and rearview cameras.

The SF90 comes with a full 3-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The GT-R’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.

Ferrari pays for scheduled maintenance on the SF90 for 7 years and unlimited miles. Ferrari will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Nissan doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the GT-R.

The SF90’s 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid produces 421 more horsepower (986 vs. 565) and 123 lbs.-ft. more torque (590 vs. 467) than the GT-R’s standard 3.8 turbo V6. The SF90’s 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid produces 386 more horsepower (986 vs. 600) and 109 lbs.-ft. more torque (590 vs. 481) than the GT-R NISMO’s standard 3.8 turbo V6.

As tested in Motor Trend the Ferrari SF90 is faster than the Nissan GT-R:

On the EPA test cycle the SF90 Coupe running on electricity gets better mileage than the GT-R (51 city/51 hwy MPGe vs. 16 city/22 hwy).

The SF90 Coupe can travel with zero emissions for 9 miles. The GT-R can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

Regenerative brakes improve the SF90’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The GT-R doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

In heavy traffic or at stoplights the SF90’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. The GT-R doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

An eight-speed automatic (SMG) is standard on the Ferrari SF90, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a six-speed automatic is available for the GT-R.

For better stopping power the SF90’s standard front brake rotors are larger than those on the GT-R:

The SF90’s brakes have 28% more swept area (the area covered by the brake pads) than the GT-R (921 vs. 719 square inches), so the SF90 has more braking power available.

The SF90 stops much shorter than the GT-R:

For better traction and acceleration, the SF90 has larger rear tires than the GT-R (315/30R20 vs. 285/35R20).

The SF90’s 255/35R20 front and 315/30R20 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series front and 30 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the GT-R’s standard 40 series front and 35 series rear tires.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the SF90 is 3.3 inches wider in the front and 2 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the GT-R.

The SF90 Assetto Fiorano Coupe handles at 1.07 G’s, while the GT-R Premium pulls only .98 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Ferrari SF90 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 400 to 450 pounds less than the Nissan GT-R.

The SF90 is 7.2 inches shorter in height than the GT-R, making the SF90 much easier to wash and garage and drive (lower center of gravity).

The SF90’s standard power retractable hardtop allows a seamless transition from an open car, to a completely sealed coupe. The GT-R doesn’t offer a retractable hardtop.

When three different drivers share the SF90, the memory seats make it convenient for all three. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat position. The GT-R doesn’t offer memory seats.

The SF90’s standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The GT-R doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The SF90 has a standard heads-up display that projects speed in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The GT-R doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The SF90’s power parking brake sets with one touch and releases with one touch. The GT-R has a lever-type parking brake that has to be strenuously raised to engage properly. It has to be lifted up more and a button depressed to release it.

The SF90’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The GT-R’s intermittent wipers change speed with vehicle speed, but can’t turn on and off or change speed based on changing rainfall.

While driving with high beams on, sensitive light sensors standard on the SF90 detect other vehicles which could be blinded and automatically switch to low beams. The GT-R doesn’t offer automatic dimming high beams.

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the SF90 has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The GT-R doesn’t offer cornering lights.

The SF90’s power mirror controls are mounted on the door for easy access. The GT-R’s power mirror controls are on the dash where they are possibly hidden by the steering wheel and are awkward to manipulate.

When the SF90 is put in reverse, the passenger rearview mirror tilts from its original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirror into its original position. The GT-R’s mirror doesn’t automatically adjust for backing.

To keep a safe, consistent following distance, the SF90 has a standard Adaptive Cruise Control, which alters the speed of the vehicle without driver intervention. This allows the driver to use cruise control more safely without constantly having to disengage it when approaching slower traffic. The GT-R doesn’t offer an adaptive cruise control.

The Ferrari SF90 comes in coupe and convertible bodystyles; the Nissan GT-R isn’t available as a convertible.