1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 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 250 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 610 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (452 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 1600 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 102 L |
