2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 911. (316 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 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 231 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Ferrari 360 (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ferrari 360 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 360 | 911 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |