1989 Chrysler Viper vs. 1989 Ferrari 348
To start off, both 1989 Chrysler Viper 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 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chrysler Viper (449 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1989 Ferrari 348. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1989 Ferrari 348. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 70 kg more than 1989 Ferrari 348. 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, 1989 Chrysler Viper (664 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chrysler Viper | 1989 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | 348 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 449 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 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 | 1535 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
