1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 1957 Steyr 500

To start off, 1988 Ferrari 348 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Steyr 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 @ 7200 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1957 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1957 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1957 Steyr 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 1957 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Steyr 500.

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