1973 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1989 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 348 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 120 kg more than 1989 Ferrari 348.
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, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Camaro | 1989 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Camaro | 348 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 379 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |
