Car comparison

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6vsFerrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V

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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2007-2008
VS

Ferrari F430 Spider

4.3 i V8 32V

510 hp4308 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2008-2009

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6

  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Lightest
    1,440 kg
    3,175 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    354 hp/t
    264 kW/t
    2.8 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    605 km
    376 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
Power
480hp358kW
510hp380kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,440kg3,175lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
58.0s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
49.7s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
10.8s
Calculated
10.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.2L/100 km11.6mpg US14.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
354hp/t264kW/t161hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
375Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
467km290mi
Calculated
605km376mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
4,308cc263cu in
Length
4,427mm174in
4,511mm178in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,923mm76in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,217mm48in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,601mm102in
Front track-
1,669mm66in
Rear track-
1,615mm64in
Trunk volume-
250L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
64L
95L
CO2 emissions-
360g/km

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 F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.66,000 rpm1,950 rpm6,250 rpm
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V8,500 rpm5,250 rpm8,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.8 s
10.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
212 km/h
132 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
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
510 hp
380 kW

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V has 30 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 F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V: 30 hp (22 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
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
470 Nm
347 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
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
1,440 kg
3,175 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
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
315 km/h
196 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 3.63.8 s
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V3.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6: 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6 and Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V: 2.0 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
467 km
290 mi
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
605 km
376 mi

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
3.8 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
510 hp
380 kW
3.7 s
315 km/h
196 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/h3.8 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
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,511 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,217 mm
47.9 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
3.8 s
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
3.7 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
Power
480 hp
358 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
Fuel consumption
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 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
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,511 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,217 mm
47.9 in
Range score
467 km
290 mi
605 km
376 mi
CO2 score
-
360 g/km
Trunk score
-
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 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 3.6Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V
Consumption13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.97 LC100 km27.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.58 LC100 mi44.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,596 LC/year4,121 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Is 215 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 64 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 138 km (86 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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