2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello (508 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (316 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello weights approximately 267 kg more than 1990 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 575M Maranello (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 575M Maranello | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 575M Maranello | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 508 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1467 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 76 L |
