2003 Ferrari Enzo vs. 1977 Porsche 911
To start off, 2003 Ferrari Enzo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari Enzo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari Enzo (651 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1977 Porsche 911. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari Enzo should accelerate faster than 1977 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 911 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2003 Ferrari Enzo.
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 Enzo (658 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 911. (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari Enzo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari Enzo | 1977 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | Enzo | 911 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 651 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 658 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
