1998 Abarth Stola vs. 1998 Ferrari F355
To start off, both 1998 Abarth Stola and 1998 Ferrari F355 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1998 Abarth Stola. (276 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1998 Abarth Stola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1998 Abarth Stola. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Abarth Stola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ferrari F355. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Abarth Stola will offer significantly more control. 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 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Abarth Stola. (345 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Abarth Stola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Abarth Stola | 1998 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | Stola | F355 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1180 mm |
