2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2009 Porsche 911. (409 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 415 kg more than 2009 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 612 (589 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (405 Nm). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 612 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 409 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 67 L |
