1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1988 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 348 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 3,404 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP) has 275 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1958 Abarth 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 500 | 1988 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 500 | 348 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 3404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 295 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 95 L |
