2007 Ferrari F430 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (530 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Ferrari F430. (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ferrari F430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2007 Ferrari F430. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ferrari F430. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ferrari F430 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | F430 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 483 HP | 530 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 67 L |
