1991 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ferrari 512 TR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ferrari 512 TR would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (620 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1991 Ferrari 512 TR. (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ferrari 512 TR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 175 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ferrari 512 TR. (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ferrari 512 TR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari 512 TR | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 512 TR | 911 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 3600 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| 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 | 1570 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4468 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2350 mm |
