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Ferrari 488 Spider vs Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet

The Ferrari 488 Spider is a twin-turbo v8 convertible supercar. The Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet is a open-top sports car.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Specifications side by side

Ferrari 488 SpiderPorsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
Engine3.9-litre twin-turbo V83.0 litre twin-turbo flat-six
Power670PS (660hp) at 8,000rpm389hp (394PS)
Top speedapprox. 202mph181mph (292km/h)
0-60mph3.0 seconds-
Seats2-
0-100km/h-4.1 seconds

Sources: Ferrari 488 Spider, Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 488 Spider if...

An open-top V8 supercar hired for weddings, birthdays and other occasions where the noise and presence matter as much as the drive. Its folding hardtop makes it usable as a everyday-ish hire car in good weather, unlike a fixed-roof track special.

Full 488 Spider specifications →

Buy or hire the 911 Carrera Cabriolet if...

The open-top version of Porsche's core sports car, offered by prestige and wedding car hire fleets as an occasion car for good-weather driving. The folding fabric roof lowers in seconds without giving up the coupe's driving feel.

Full 911 Carrera Cabriolet specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ferrari 488 Spider and the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet?

The Ferrari 488 Spider is a twin-turbo V8 convertible supercar; the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet is a open-top sports car.

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