1983 Ferrari 400 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (320 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1983 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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, 1983 Ferrari 400 (393 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911. 2005 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1983 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ferrari 400 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 400 | 911 |
Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 370 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 64 L |