1959 BMW 600 vs. 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 800 kg more than 1959 BMW 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, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 1972 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 600 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2520 mm |
