1989 Ferrari 348 vs. 1998 Porsche 911

To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari 348 would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1989 Ferrari 348. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ferrari 348.

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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari 348. 1998 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari 348 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari 348 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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