1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1998 Porsche 993
To start off, 1998 Porsche 993 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari 456 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 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1998 Porsche 993. (283 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1998 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1998 Porsche 993. 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 1998 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 456 | 993 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2280 mm |
