1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia vs. 2005 Porsche 996
To start off, 2005 Porsche 996 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 4,555 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 996. (315 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 996. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 996 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia.
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.
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1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | 2005 Porsche 996 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 375 Mille Miglia | 996 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4555 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1415 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |