2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,747 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 911. (430 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1996 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 911. (540 Nm). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ferrari 612 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 612 | 911 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5747 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 532 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 588 Nm | 540 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 296 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2280 mm |