2005 Ferrari Enzo vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Ferrari Enzo 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari Enzo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari Enzo (652 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1998 Porsche 911. (544 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari Enzo should accelerate faster than 1998 Porsche 911.
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) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 911. (600 Nm). This means 2005 Ferrari Enzo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 911. 1998 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2005 Ferrari Enzo has manual transmission. 2005 Ferrari Enzo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ferrari Enzo | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | Enzo | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 652 HP | 544 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 657 Nm | 600 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1150 mm |