2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 360 | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 3800 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 345 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 291 km/hour | 289 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 4.8 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 | 1475 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 370 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1303 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |