2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 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. Both 2003 Ferrari 360 and 2012 Porsche 911 are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2012 Porsche 911. (345 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 360.
Because 2012 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, 2012 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 360 | 911 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 67 L |