1989 Alpine V6 vs. 1988 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1989 Alpine V6 is newer by 1 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 98 more horse power than 1989 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1989 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1989 Alpine V6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alpine V6 | 1988 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | V6 | 348 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |
