2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello would be higher. At 5,747 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (523 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello. (508 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello weights approximately 102 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
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, 2013 Porsche 911 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello. (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 575M Maranello | 911 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5747 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 508 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8 : 1 |
| Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 315 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 | 1690 kg | 1588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4477 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2350 mm |
