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Compare the2026 Ferrari RomaVS 2026 Porsche 911

2026 Ferrari Roma
2026 Porsche 911

Safety

Both the Roma 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.

Warranty

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

Engine

The Roma’s 3.9 turbo V8 produces 223 more horsepower (611 vs. 388) and 230 lbs.-ft. more torque (561 vs. 331) than the 911’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder. The Roma’s 3.9 turbo V8 produces 138 more horsepower (611 vs. 473) and 171 lbs.-ft. more torque (561 vs. 390) than the 911 S’ standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder. The Roma’s 3.9 turbo V8 produces 109 more horsepower (611 vs. 502) and 230 lbs.-ft. more torque (561 vs. 331) than the 911 GT3’s standard 4.0 DOHC 6-cylinder.

Fuel Economy and Range

The Roma has 4.5 gallons more fuel capacity than the 911’s standard fuel tank (21.1 vs. 16.6 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Roma 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.

Environmental Friendliness

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Ferrari Roma higher (5 out of 10) than the Porsche 911 (4 to 5). This means the Roma produces up to 5.2 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the 911 every 15,000 miles.

Brakes and Stopping

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

Roma

911

Front Rotors

15.3 inches

13.8 inches

Rear Rotors

14.2 inches

13.8 inches

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Roma has larger front tires than the 911 (245/35R20 vs. 235/40R19).

The Roma’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 Roma has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch front wheels are standard on the 911.

Suspension and Handling

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Roma’s wheelbase is 8.6 inches longer than on the 911 (105.1 inches vs. 96.5 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Roma is 2.2 inches wider in the front and 4.6 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the 911.

Passenger Space

The Roma has 5 cubic feet more passenger volume than the 911 (78 vs. 73).

Cargo Capacity

The Roma has a much larger trunk with its top down than the 911 Cabriolet with its top down (6 vs. 4.8 cubic feet).

Ergonomics

The Roma’s standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. An easy entry system costs extra on the 911.

If the windows are left open on the Roma the driver can close all of them from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can also lower the windows the same way. The driver of the 911 can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Roma has a standard Keyless Entry and Ignition that allows you to unlock the doors from either outside door handle, open the trunk, and start the engine, all without removing the key from pocket or purse. The 911 GT3 doesn’t offer Comfort Access.

The Roma’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The 911’s cruise control switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

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