1989 Ferrari 348 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 348 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 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 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ferrari 348 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 348 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1989 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3405 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2380 mm |