1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 348 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,404 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina.
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. 1981 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari 348 has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari 348 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ferrari 348 | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 348 | Carina |
Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3404 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |