2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1989 Ferrari 348
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 11 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1989 Ferrari 348. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ferrari 348. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1989 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (588 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1989 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 550 | 348 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 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 | 1645 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 96 L |
