2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (515 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1998 Porsche 911. (444 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1998 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Porsche 911 (665 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ferrari 612. (568 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ferrari 612.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 612 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 515 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 665 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2280 mm |
