1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2011 Porsche 911. (450 HP @ 7900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2011 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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (429 Nm @ 6750 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari 550 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 550 | 911 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7900 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 429 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2355 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 67 L |