1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 @ 5800 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 760 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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 (452 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | De Tomaso |
| Model | Giulietta | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 102 L |
