1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari 456M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari 456M would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 911. (350 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 190 kg more than 2005 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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (408 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911. 2005 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1998 Ferrari 456M has manual transmission. 1998 Ferrari 456M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 456M | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 456M | 911 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 3822 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 64 L |
