2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2001 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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (351 Nm). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 360 | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 360 | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 3392 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 300 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 351 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 370 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |