1982 Ferrari 400 vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Porsche 911. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 510 kg more than 2001 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, 1982 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (351 Nm). This means 1982 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 400 | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 400 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
