1980 Ferrari Pinin vs. 1976 Porsche 911
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Pinin is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Pinin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1976 Porsche 911. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 1976 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 670 kg more than 1976 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 911. (260 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari Pinin | 1976 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | Pinin | 911 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 459 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2280 mm |