1970 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, both 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle and 1970 De Tomaso Pantera were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,441 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle (678 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 De Tomaso Pantera. (491 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
| Model | Chevelle | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7441 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 350 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |
