2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2012 Porsche 911. (400 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2012 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (440 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 550 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| 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 | 478 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2451 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 64 L |
