Car comparison

Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8vsPorsche Boxster (986) S 3.2

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

Porsche Boxster (986)

S 3.2

252 hp3179 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster1999-2002

Comparison overview

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Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    324 Nm
    239 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    234 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    693 km
    431 mi
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2

  • Lightest
    1,295 kg
    2,855 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.6 L/100 km
    15.1 mpg US
    18.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari348 Spider3.4 V8PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
Power
320hp239kW
252hp188kW
Torque
324Nm239lb-ft
305Nm225lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,295kg2,855lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
260 km/h
162 mph
To 99% top speed
75.0s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
73.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
20.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
234hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
693km431mi
Calculated
598km372mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,405cc208cu in
3,179cc194cu in
Length
4,230mm167in
4,315mm170in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,170mm46in
1,290mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,415mm95in
Front track
1,502mm59in
1,455mm57in
Rear track
1,578mm62in
1,508mm59in
Ground clearance-
121mm5in
Trunk volume
200L
260L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
88L
64L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V87,200 rpm5,000 rpm7,450 rpm
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.26,250 rpm4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari348 Spider3.4 V8PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
20.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
260 km/h
162 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
169 km/h
105 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
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
252 hp
188 kW

Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8 has 68 hp more than Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2 and Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8: 68 hp (51 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
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
305 Nm
225 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
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
1,295 kg
2,855 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
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
260 km/h
162 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V85.4 s
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.25.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8 and Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2 and Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8: 2.0 L/100 km.

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
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
693 km
431 mi
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
598 km
372 mi

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
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
252 hp
188 kW
5.9 s
260 km/h
162 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
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,290 mm
50.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy 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
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
5.4 s
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
5.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari348 Spider3.4 V8PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
Power
320 hp
239 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
324 Nm
239 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
260 km/h
162 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
Fuel consumption
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
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
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,290 mm
50.8 in
Range score
693 km
431 mi
598 km
372 mi
Trunk score
200 L
7.1 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2
Consumption12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.22 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.77 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,334 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Has 19 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 95 km (59 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2

  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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