1990 Ferrari 348 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 21 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1990 Ferrari 348. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1990 Ferrari 348. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 245 kg more than 1990 Ferrari 348. 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, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari 348. (324 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 348 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
| Model | 348 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
