2000 Ferrari Maranello 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 Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari Maranello (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2012 Porsche 911. (408 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 230 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 Maranello (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ferrari Maranello | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | Maranello | 911 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
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 | 408 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 67 L |