1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 22 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 3,953 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (257 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 348 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
