Compare the2023 Ferrari RomaVS 2023 Nissan GT-R

Both the Roma and the GT-R have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding and front and rear parking sensors.

The Roma 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 Roma 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 Roma’s 3.9 turbo V8 produces 47 more horsepower (612 vs. 565) and 94 lbs.-ft. more torque (561 vs. 467) than the GT-R’s standard 3.8 turbo V6. The Roma’s 3.9 turbo V8 produces 12 more horsepower (612 vs. 600) and 80 lbs.-ft. more torque (561 vs. 481) than the GT-R NISMO’s standard 3.8 turbo V6.

On the EPA test cycle the Roma gets better fuel mileage than the GT-R (17 city/22 hwy vs. 16 city/22 hwy).

In heavy traffic or at stoplights the Roma’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.

The Roma has 1.6 gallons more fuel capacity than the GT-R (21.1 vs. 19.5 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Roma has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The GT-R doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Ferrari Roma higher (6 out of 10) than the Nissan GT-R (3). This means the Roma produces up to 23.4 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the GT-R every 15,000 miles.

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

The Roma’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the GT-R’s standard 40 series front tires.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Roma is 2.2 inches wider in the front and 3.1 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the GT-R.

For better maneuverability, the Roma’s turning circle is 1.2 feet tighter than the GT-R’s (35.4 feet vs. 36.6 feet). The Roma’s turning circle is 2 feet tighter than the GT-R NISMO’s (35.4 feet vs. 37.4 feet).

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

The Roma has a much larger trunk than the GT-R (10.3 vs. 8.8 cubic feet).

The Roma’s standard rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo. The GT-R doesn’t offer folding rear seats.

When three different drivers share the Roma, the memory system makes it convenient for all three. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat position, steering wheel position and outside mirror angle. The GT-R doesn’t offer a memory system.

The Roma’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 Roma’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.

If the windows are left open on the Roma the driver can close them all from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can also lower the windows the same way. The driver of the GT-R can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Roma’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 available for the Roma detect other vehicles which could be blinded and automatically switch to low beams. The GT-R doesn’t offer automatic dimming high beams.

When the Roma 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.

The Roma’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The GT-R has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.