1990 Ferrari 348 vs. 1990 Isuzu Impulse
To start off, both 1990 Ferrari 348 and 1990 Isuzu Impulse were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 135 more horse power than 1990 Isuzu Impulse. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1990 Isuzu Impulse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1990 Isuzu Impulse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Ferrari 348 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Ferrari 348. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Isuzu Impulse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Isuzu Impulse. (203 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Isuzu Impulse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 348 | 1990 Isuzu Impulse | |
| Make | Ferrari | Isuzu |
| Model | 348 | Impulse |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
