1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2001 Tata Safari
To start off, 2001 Tata Safari is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2001 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2001 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Tata Safari weights approximately 658 kg more than 1970 De Tomaso Pantera.
Because 2001 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 De Tomaso Pantera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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 De Tomaso Pantera (491 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Tata Safari.
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1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 2001 Tata Safari | |
Make | De Tomaso | Tata |
Model | Pantera | Safari |
Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |