Car comparison

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6vsFerrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997)

Turbo 3.6

480 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2007-2008
VS

Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina

550

485 hp5474 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2006

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    290 hp/t
    216 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.2 L/100 km
    12.3 mpg US
    14.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
Power
480hp358kW
485hp362kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
569Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.0s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
66.5s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
11.4s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
19.2L/100 km12.3mpg US14.7mpg UK
35.6L/100 km6.6mpg US7.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
15.5L/100 km15.2mpg US18.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
375Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
496km308mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
5,474cc334cu in
Length
4,427mm174in
4,550mm179in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,935mm76in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,260mm50in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,500mm98in
Front track-
1,632mm64in
Rear track-
1,586mm62in
Trunk volume-
185L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
64L
114L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.66,000 rpm1,950-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina5507,000 rpm5,000 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.4 s
12.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
204 km/h
127 mph
195 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
480 hp
358 kW
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
485 hp
362 kW

Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550 has 5 hp more than Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6 and Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
569 Nm
420 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
1,690 kg
3,726 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.64.0 s
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina5504.4 s

Although Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550 has more power, Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6 and Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
480 hp
358 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
485 hp
362 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
Power
485 hp
362 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
Power
480 hp
358 kW
485 hp
362 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
569 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Fuel consumption
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 in
Range score
496 km
308 mi
-
Trunk score
-
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6

  • Has 51 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power

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