2001 Ferrari 360 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2006 Porsche 911. (325 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 45 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 (375 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (370 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari 360 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 360 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
