1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 24 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, 2012 Porsche Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari 348. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari 348. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
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, 2012 Porsche Boxster (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 348 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 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 | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 54 L |
