2003 Ferrari Enzo vs. 1994 Porsche 965
To start off, 2003 Ferrari Enzo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 965 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 296 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 965. (355 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari Enzo should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 965. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 965 weights approximately 165 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 965. (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari Enzo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 965.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari Enzo | 1994 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | Enzo | 965 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 651 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 658 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |
