1955 Abarth 600 vs. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 832 kg more than 1955 Abarth 600. 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, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 600 | 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Abarth | De Tomaso |
| Model | 600 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 588 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
