1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 911. (320 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 375 Indy | 911 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2360 mm |
