2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena weights approximately 300 kg more than 1996 Porsche 993. 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 KS 360 Modena (773 Nm) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (342 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | KS 360 Modena | 993 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3572 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 773 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 76.4 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 | 1690 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2280 mm |
