1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2005 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2005 Vauxhall VX220 is newer by 35 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 205 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall VX220. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall VX220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 506 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall VX220. 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, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (491 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall VX220. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall VX220.
Compare all specifications:
1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 2005 Vauxhall VX220 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Vauxhall |
Model | Pantera | VX220 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |