1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 348 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari 348. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari 348. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 348. 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (439 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 348 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 66 L |
