1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, both 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 1971 De Tomaso Pantera were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo weights approximately 38 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1971 De Tomaso Pantera | |
Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
Model | Monte Carlo | Pantera |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 481 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2520 mm |