1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six
To start off, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari 348. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari 348. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six.
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, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six | |
| Make | Ferrari | TVR |
| Model | 348 | Tuscan Speed Six |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| 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 | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 57 L |
