1995 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 928. (330 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1995 Ferrari 512 TR.
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, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 928. (430 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 TR | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 512 TR | 928 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 4957 cc |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
