1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 23 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, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti M. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti M.
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, 2011 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 348. 2011 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari 348 has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari 348 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Ferrari | Infiniti |
| Model | 348 | M |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 67 L |
