1980 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 2005 Porsche 996
To start off, 2005 Porsche 996 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 996 (376 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 72 kg more than 2005 Porsche 996.
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, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 996. (386 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 512 BB | 2005 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 512 BB | 996 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3600 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 89 L |
