2001 Ferrari 360 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 911. (320 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 78 kg more than 2001 Ferrari 360.
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, 2001 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ferrari 360 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 360 | 911 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3573 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |