1997 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 1989 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari 348 would be higher. At 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (641 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1989 Ferrari 348. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1989 Ferrari 348. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 408 kg more than 1997 Dodge Sidewinder.
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, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (719 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari 348. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari 348 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari 348 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Sidewinder | 1989 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Sidewinder | 348 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8000 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 719 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 273 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2460 mm |
