1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 4 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari 348. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari 348. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 235 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 348. 1992 Ferrari 456 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. 1992 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 348 | 456 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 110 L |
