1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2004 Porsche 911. (317 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 268 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (423 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 410 Superamerica | 911 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4963 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 82.8 mm |
Top Speed | 261 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |