1991 Ferrari 348 vs. 1998 Panoz AIV
To start off, 1998 Panoz AIV is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ferrari 348 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1991 Ferrari 348. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1991 Ferrari 348. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1998 Panoz AIV.
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, 1998 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari 348 | 1998 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Ferrari | Panoz |
| Model | 348 | AIV |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90.2 mm |
| 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 | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 59 L |
