1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 42 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 50 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (300 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 318 kg more than 1970 De Tomaso Pantera.
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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (433 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Chevrolet |
| Model | Pantera | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3210 mm |
