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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.

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Ferrari 348 Spider

3.4 V8

320 hp3405 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster1993-1995
VS

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) · Facelift 1990

5.7 V8

281 hp5733 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1991-1996

Comparison overview

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Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    234 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    200 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    28/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari348 Spider3.4 V8ChevroletCorvette 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
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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
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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
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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 V8Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V87,200 rpm5,000 rpm7,450 rpm
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V85,200 rpm2,400 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari348 Spider3.4 V8ChevroletCorvette 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Power
281 hp
210 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
187 L
6.6 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,177 mm
46.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari348 Spider3.4 V8ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
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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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
187 L
6.6 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,177 mm
46.3 in
Range score
693 km
431 mi
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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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8
Consumption12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,334 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

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