1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1992 Ferrari 348
To start off, both 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 1992 Ferrari 348 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1992 Ferrari 348. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1992 Ferrari 348. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 527 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1992 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 348 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
| 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 | 1992 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 95 L |
