Compare the2023 Ferrari 296VS 2023 Porsche 911

Both the 296 and the 911 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights and rearview cameras.

The 296 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 296 for 6 years and -10,000 miles longer than Porsche pays for maintenance for the 911 (7/unlimited vs. 1/10,000).

The 296’s 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid produces 440 more horsepower (819 vs. 379) and 215 lbs.-ft. more torque (546 vs. 331) than the 911’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder. The 296’s 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid produces 376 more horsepower (819 vs. 443) and 156 lbs.-ft. more torque (546 vs. 390) than the 911 S’ standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder. The 296’s 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid produces 346 more horsepower (819 vs. 473) and 126 lbs.-ft. more torque (546 vs. 420) than the 911 GTS/Dakar’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder. The 296’s 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid produces 179 more horsepower (819 vs. 640) than the 911 Turbo S’ standard 3.7 turbo 6-cylinder.

On the EPA test cycle the 296 running on electricity gets better mileage than the 911 Coupe:

On the EPA test cycle the 296 running its gasoline engine gets better mileage than the 911 Coupe:

On the EPA test cycle the 296 running on electricity gets better mileage than the 911 Cabriolet:

The 296 can travel with zero emissions for 7 miles. The 911 can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

Regenerative brakes improve the 296’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The 911 doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

The 296 has almost a gallon more fuel capacity than the 911’s standard fuel tank (17.8 vs. 16.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

For better stopping power the 296’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the 911:

For better traction, the 296 has larger tires than the 911 (F:245/35R20 & R:305/35R20 vs. F:235/40R19 & R:295/35R20).

The 296’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 Dakar’s standard 45 series front and 40 series rear tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the 296 has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch front wheels are standard on the 911.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the 296’s wheelbase is 5.9 inches longer than on the 911 (102.4 inches vs. 96.5 inches). The 296’s wheelbase is 5.7 inches longer than on the 911 GT3 (102.4 inches vs. 96.7 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the 296 is 2.9 inches wider in the front and 2.7 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the 911.

The 296’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.

The 296 GTB has a larger trunk than the 911 Coupe with its rear seat up (5 vs. 4.6 cubic feet).

The 296 has a standard heads-up display that projects speed and tachometer readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The 911 doesn’t offer a heads-up display.