1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari 348. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari 348. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1995 Porsche 911.
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, 1995 Porsche 911 (540 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 348 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
| 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 | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 92 L |
