1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 1999 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 1999 Panoz Esperante is newer by 11 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari 348. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari 348. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1999 Panoz Esperante.
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, 1999 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 1999 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Ferrari | Panoz |
| Model | 348 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 59 L |
