1998 Ferrari 355 Spider vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (450 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider weights approximately 320 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (429 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. (363 Nm). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 355 Spider | 911 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 67 L |
