2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 Porsche 911. (385 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 221 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 360.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ferrari 360. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 360. (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 360 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 67 L |
