1991 Ferrari 348 vs. 1975 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1991 Ferrari 348 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1975 Toyota Carina. 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, 1991 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari 348 | 1975 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 348 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2430 mm |
