2005 Ferrari Enzo vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ferrari Enzo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ferrari Enzo 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 307 more horse power than 2012 Porsche 911. (345 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari Enzo should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2005 Ferrari Enzo.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ferrari Enzo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari Enzo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari Enzo | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | Enzo | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 652 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 657 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 67 L |
