1990 Ferrari 348 vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 348 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1981 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, 1990 Ferrari 348 (324 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 348 | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 348 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
