1991 Ferrari 348 vs. 1991 Renault 4
To start off, both 1991 Ferrari 348 and 1991 Renault 4 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 261 more horse power than 1991 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1991 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1991 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 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 1991 Ferrari 348. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Renault 4, 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, 1991 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari 348 | 1991 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | 348 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
