Car comparison

Ferrari F430 4.3 i V8 32VvsPorsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6

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

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Ferrari F430

4.3 i V8 32V

490 hp4308 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2004-2009
VS

Porsche 911 (997)

Turbo 3.6

480 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.8 L/100 km
    12.5 mpg US
    15.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    523 km
    325 mi
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Ferrari F430 4.3 i V8 32V

  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    490 hp
    365 kW
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    338 hp/t
    252 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    250 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrariF4304.3 i V8 32VPorsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
Power
490hp365kW
480hp358kW
Torque
465Nm343lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.6s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
59.8s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
10.9s
Calculated
11.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
18.3L/100 km12.9mpg US15.4mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
26.9L/100 km8.7mpg US10.5mpg UK
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
338hp/t252kW/t153hp/1000 lb
Calculated
303hp/t226kW/t137hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
321Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
519km323mi
Calculated
523km325mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,308cc263cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,512mm178in
4,450mm175in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,214mm48in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,669mm66in
-
Rear track
1,616mm64in
-
Trunk volume
250L
-
Max trunk volume-
105L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
95L
67L
CO2 emissions-
307g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari F430 4.3 i V8 32VPorsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6PowerTorque
  • Ferrari F430 4.3 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V8,500 rpm5,250 rpm8,750 rpm
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.66,000 rpm1,950 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrariF4304.3 i V8 32VPorsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
11.1 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
47.3 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
208 km/h
129 mph
205 km/h
127 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
490 hp
365 kW
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
480 hp
358 kW

Ferrari F430 4.3 i V8 32V has 10 hp more than Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6 and Ferrari F430 4.3 i V8 32V: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
1,585 kg
3,494 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V4.0 s
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.63.9 s

Although Ferrari F430 4.3 i V8 32V has more power, Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6 and Ferrari F430 4.3 i V8 32V: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
18.3 L/100 km
12.9 mpg US
15.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6 and Ferrari F430 4.3 i V8 32V: 5.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
519 km
323 mi
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
523 km
325 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
490 hp
365 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
480 hp
358 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 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
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
Power
490 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,512 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,214 mm
47.8 in
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
Power
490 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
18.3 L/100 km
12.9 mpg US
15.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
18.3 L/100 km
12.9 mpg US
15.4 mpg UK
4.0 s
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
3.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
FerrariF4304.3 i V8 32V
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
18.3 L/100 km
12.9 mpg US
15.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrariF4304.3 i V8 32VPorsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
Power
490 hp
365 kW
480 hp
358 kW
Torque
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
18.3 L/100 km
12.9 mpg US
15.4 mpg UK
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,512 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,214 mm
47.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
519 km
323 mi
523 km
325 mi
CO2 score
-
307 g/km
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 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
VehicleFerrari F430 4.3 i V8 32VPorsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6
Consumption18.3 L/100 km12.9 mpg US15.4 mpg UK12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km32.03 LC100 km22.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi51.54 LC100 mi36.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,745 L725 US gal604 UK gal1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,804 LC/year3,360 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari F430 4.3 i V8 32V

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 145 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6

  • Has 155 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 km (3 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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