Both the 812 and the 911 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rear parking sensors and available rearview cameras.
Compare the2022 Ferrari 812VS 2022 Porsche 911


Safety
Warranty
The 812 comes with a full 3-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The 911’s 50,000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.
Ferrari pays for scheduled maintenance on the 812 for 6 years and -10,000 miles longer than Porsche pays for maintenance for the 911 (7/unlimited vs. 1/10,000).
Engine
The 812 has more powerful engines than the 911:
|
Horsepower |
Torque |
812 6.5 DOHC V12 |
789 HP |
530 lbs.-ft. |
812 Competizione 6.5 DOHC V12 |
818 HP |
510 lbs.-ft. |
911 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder |
379 HP |
331 lbs.-ft. |
911 S 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder |
443 HP |
390 lbs.-ft. |
911 GTS 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder |
473 HP |
420 lbs.-ft. |
911 GT3 4.0 DOHC 6-cylinder |
502 HP |
346 lbs.-ft. |
911 Turbo 3.8 turbo 6-cylinder |
572 HP |
553 lbs.-ft. |
911 Turbo S 3.7 turbo 6-cylinder |
640 HP |
590 lbs.-ft. |
As tested in Motor Trend the Ferrari 812 (base engine) is faster than the 911 S 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder (automatics tested):
|
812 |
911 |
Zero to 60 MPH |
2.8 sec |
3 sec |
Zero to 80 MPH |
4.1 sec |
4.8 sec |
Zero to 100 MPH |
5.8 sec |
7.3 sec |
Passing 45 to 65 MPH |
1.1 sec |
1.4 sec |
Quarter Mile |
10.4 sec |
11.2 sec |
Speed in 1/4 Mile |
138.6 MPH |
123.8 MPH |
Fuel Economy and Range
The 812 has 7.4 gallons more fuel capacity than the 911’s standard fuel tank (24.3 vs. 16.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.
The 812 has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The 911 doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.
Brakes and Stopping
For better stopping power the 812’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the 911:
|
812 |
911 |
Front Rotors |
15.7 inches |
13 inches |
Rear Rotors |
14.2 inches |
13 inches |
Tires and Wheels
For better traction, the 812 has larger tires than the 911 (F:275/35R20 & R:315/35R20 vs. F:235/40R19 & R:295/35R20). The 812’s front tires are larger than the largest tires available on the 911 (F:275/35R20 & R:315/35R20 vs. F:255/35R20 & R:315/30R21).
The 812’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the 911’s standard 40 series front tires.
For better ride, handling and brake cooling the 812 has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch front wheels are standard on the 911.
The 812 offers an optional space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the 911; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.
Suspension and Handling
The 812 offers an optional automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The 911 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.
For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the 812 Superfast’s wheelbase is 10.6 inches longer than on the 911 (107.1 inches vs. 96.5 inches). The 812 Superfast’s wheelbase is 10.4 inches longer than on the 911 GT3 (107.1 inches vs. 96.7 inches).
For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the 812 is 3.1 inches wider in the front and 3.2 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the 911.
The 812’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (49% to 51%) than the 911’s (39.5% to 60.5%). This gives the 812 more stable handling and braking.
Chassis
The design of the Ferrari 812 amounts to more than styling. The 812 has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .288 Cd. That is lower than the 911 (.31 to .33). A more efficient exterior helps the 812 go faster and keeps the interior quieter. It also helps the 812 get better fuel mileage.
The 812’s standard power retractable hardtop allows a seamless transition from an open car, to a completely sealed coupe. The 911 doesn’t offer a retractable hardtop.
Passenger Space
The 812 has 1.8 inches more front legroom and 2.9 inches more front shoulder room than the 911.
Cargo Capacity
The 812 Coupe has a much larger trunk than the 911 Coupe with its rear seat up (12 vs. 4.6 cubic feet).
The 812 GTS has a much larger trunk with its top down than the 911 Cabriolet with its top down (7.42 vs. 4.6 cubic feet).
Ergonomics
In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The 812 has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The 911 doesn’t offer headlight washers.
Recommendations
The 812 was chosen as one of Automobile Magazine’s “All Stars” in 2019. The 911 has never been an “All Star.”