Ferrari 348 Spider
Car comparison
Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8vsChevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) · Facelift 1990 5.7 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonChevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) · Facelift 1990
5.7 V8
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8
- Fastest top speed290 km/h180 mph Unrestricted280 km/h174 mph Restricted
- Most powerful320 hp239 kW
- Lightest1,370 kg3,020 lb
- Best power-to-weight234 hp/t174 kW/t4.3 kg/hp
- Largest trunk200 L
- Best overall score55/100
- Best performance score68/100
- Best economy score73/100
- Best practicality score28/100
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.3 s
- Highest torque437 Nm322 lb-ft
- Lowest city consumption16.7 L/100 km14.1 mpg US16.9 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption9.4 L/100 km25.0 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Specification comparison
| Model | Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8 | ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 320hp239kW | 281hp210kW |
| Torque | 324Nm239lb-ft | 437Nm322lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,370kg3,020lb | 1,620kg3,571lb |
| Gross weight | 1,680kg3,704lb | - |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated | 254 km/h 158 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 75.0s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph Calculated | 66.1s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4s | 5.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 16.6s Calculated | 19.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.2s Calculated | 5.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption city | 20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK | 16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK | 9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.4s Calculated | 13.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 234hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb Calculated | 173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton Calculated | 270Nm/t180lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 693km431mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 3,405cc208cu in | 5,733cc350cu in |
| Length | 4,230mm167in | 4,535mm179in |
| Width | 1,894mm75in | 1,796mm71in |
| Height | 1,170mm46in | 1,177mm46in |
| Wheelbase | 2,450mm96in | 2,444mm96in |
| Front track | 1,502mm59in | 1,466mm58in |
| Rear track | 1,578mm62in | 1,500mm59in |
| Trunk volume | 200L | 187L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | 88L | 76L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8: Power / Torque
- Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8 | 7,200 rpm | 5,000 rpm | 7,450 rpm |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8 | 5,200 rpm | 2,400 rpm | 5,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8 | ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.2 s | 5.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.4 s | 5.3 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 16.6 s | 19.1 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Likely limited | 254 km/h 158 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.0 s | 5.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.9 s | 8.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.3 s | 11.3 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.4 s | 13.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 179 km/h 111 mph | 172 km/h 107 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8 | 320 hp 239 kW |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8 | 281 hp 210 kW |
Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8 has 39 hp more than Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8.
The biggest power difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8 and Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8: 39 hp (29 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8 | 324 Nm 239 lb-ft |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8 | 437 Nm 322 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8 | 1,370 kg 3,020 lb |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8 | 1,620 kg 3,571 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8 | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8 | 254 km/h 158 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8 | 5.4 s |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8 | 5.3 s |
Although Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8 has more power, Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8 and Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8: 0.1 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8 | 234 hp/t 174 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8 | 173 hp/t 129 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8 | 320 hp 239 kW | 5.4 s | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8 | 281 hp 210 kW | 5.3 s | 254 km/h 158 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8 | ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 320 hp 239 kW | 281 hp 210 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 324 Nm 239 lb-ft | 437 Nm 322 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.4 s | 5.3 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph | 254 km/h 158 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,370 kg 3,020 lb | 1,620 kg 3,571 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 12.7 L/100 km 18.5 mpg US 22.2 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 693 km 431 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 200 L 7.1 cu ft | 187 L 6.6 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 234 hp/t 174 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp | 173 hp/t 129 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 22.22 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 35.77 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,334 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8
- Has 39 hp more
- Is 250 kg lighter
- Has 36 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
- Has 60 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 13 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8
- Has 113 Nm more
- Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest torque
Cons
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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