Ferrari 458 Italia vs Porsche 911

How does the Ferrari 458 Italia stack up against the Porsche 911? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Ferrari 458 ItaliaFerrari 458 Italia
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Porsche 911Porsche 911
SpecFerrari 458 ItaliaPorsche 911
Horsepower (max)605 hp701 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.0 s2.5 s
Top speed325 km/h322 km/h
Variants129
Body styleMid-engine V8 supercarSports car
GenerationF142992.2
Production2009 – 20152019 – present
Length4,527 mm4,519 mm
Width1,937 mm1,852 mm
Height1,213 mm1,300 mm
Wheelbase2,650 mm2,450 mm

Ferrari 458 Italia vs Porsche 911: common questions

Is the Ferrari 458 Italia or Porsche 911 faster?
The Porsche 911 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.4s versus the Ferrari 458 Italia's 2.9s (0-100 km/h in 2.5s vs 3s).
Which has more horsepower, the Ferrari 458 Italia or the Porsche 911?
The Porsche 911 makes more power: 701 hp (523 kW) versus 605 hp (451 kW) for the Ferrari 458 Italia.
Is the Ferrari 458 Italia or Porsche 911 faster on top speed?
The Ferrari 458 Italia has the higher top speed at 202 mph (325 km/h), versus 200 mph (322 km/h) for the Porsche 911.
What is the main difference between the Ferrari 458 Italia and the Porsche 911?
The Ferrari 458 Italia is a mid-engine v8 supercar, while the Porsche 911 is a sports car. That difference in body style drives most of the others.