2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 360.
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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 360 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 360 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 3823 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 350 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
