1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino
To start off, 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari 348 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 233 more horse power than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. (62 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 786 kg more than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. 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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino | |
| Make | Ferrari | Suzuki |
| Model | 348 | Cappuccino |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 679 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 30 L |
