1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 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 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Porsche 911. (376 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (385 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 456 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
| 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 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 89 L |
