1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1994 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 90 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1994 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | De Tomaso |
| Model | Spider | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
