1984 Ferrari 400 vs. 2001 Porsche 996
To start off, 2001 Porsche 996 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 996 (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari 400. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 485 kg more than 2001 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, 1984 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 996. (370 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 400 | 2001 Porsche 996 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 400 | 996 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 370 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |