1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP) has 186 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (250 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1990 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (309 Nm). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 456 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 250 HP |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2280 mm |
