2005 Ferrari 360 vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 360 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2001 Porsche 911. (315 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ferrari 360 | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 360 | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3585 cc | 3595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |