1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 2000 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 12 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 3,784 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 40 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 348.
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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 2000 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 348 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 3784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
| 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 | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 58 L |
