2008 Ferrari 612 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2012 Porsche 911. (500 HP @ 8250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 565 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 612 (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (459 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 612 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 612 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2355 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 67 L |
