1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Toyota Supra is newer by 9 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari 348. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari 348. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Supra weights approximately 155 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 348 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| 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 | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 75 L |
