1998 Ferrari F355 vs. 1996 Opel Calibra
To start off, 1998 Ferrari F355 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Calibra would be higher. At 3,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1996 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1996 Opel Calibra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari F355 | 1996 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | F355 | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
