2005 Ferrari Enzo vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Ferrari Enzo 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari Enzo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari Enzo (652 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 424 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari Enzo should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari Enzo weights approximately 69 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 Enzo (657 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari Enzo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari Enzo | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | Enzo | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 652 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 657 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
