1990 Ferrari 348 vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari 348 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1996 Porsche 993. 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, 1996 Porsche 993 (342 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari 348. (324 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 348 | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 348 | 993 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2280 mm |
