Car comparison

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32VvsPorsche 911 Cabriolet (997) · Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8

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

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Ferrari F430 Spider

4.3 i V8 32V

510 hp4308 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2008-2009
VS

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) · Facelift 2008

Turbo 3.8

500 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2009-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    250 L

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8

  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    275 g/km
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32VPorsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Power
510hp380kW
500hp373kW
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,440kg3,175lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Gross weight-
1,995kg4,398lb
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
To 99% top speed
49.7s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
55.9s99% target: 309 km/h / 192 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
10.2s
Calculated
11.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
354hp/t264kW/t161hp/1000 lb
Calculated
304hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
395Nm/t264lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
605km376mi
Calculated
573km356mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,308cc263cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,511mm178in
4,450mm175in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,217mm48in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,601mm102in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,669mm66in
-
Rear track
1,615mm64in
-
Trunk volume
250L
-
Max trunk volume-
105L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
95L
67L
CO2 emissions
360g/km
275g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32VPorsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8PowerTorque
  • Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V8,500 rpm5,250 rpm8,750 rpm
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.86,000-6,500 rpm1,950-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32VPorsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.2 s
11.0 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
212 km/h
132 mph
206 km/h
128 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
510 hp
380 kW
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
500 hp
373 kW

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V has 10 hp more than Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8 and Ferrari F430 Spider 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
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
1,645 kg
3,627 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
315 km/h
196 mph
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
312 km/h
194 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V3.7 s
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.83.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8: 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
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8 and Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V: 4.0 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
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
605 km
376 mi
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
573 km
356 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
510 hp
380 kW
3.7 s
315 km/h
196 mph
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
500 hp
373 kW
3.8 s
312 km/h
194 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
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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 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
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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8 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
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
3.7 s
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
3.8 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
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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32VPorsche911 Cabriolet (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.8 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
Lightness
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
605 km
376 mi
573 km
356 mi
CO2 score
360 g/km
275 g/km
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
304 hp/t
227 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 Spider 4.3 i V8 32VPorsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 50 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 32 km (20 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 145 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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