1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (450 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari 348. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari 348. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6750 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 348 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| 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 | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2355 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 67 L |
