1989 Audi V8 vs. 1989 Ferrari 348
To start off, both 1989 Audi V8 and 1989 Ferrari 348 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,561 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Audi V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1989 Audi V8. (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1989 Audi V8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Audi V8 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1989 Ferrari 348.
Because 1989 Audi V8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ferrari 348. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Audi V8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Audi V8 (340 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Audi V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi V8 | 1989 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | Audi | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 | 348 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3561 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 96 L |
