1971 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1957 Steyr 500

To start off, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Steyr 500 would be higher. 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 334 more horse power than 1957 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1957 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1957 Steyr 500. 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, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Steyr 500.

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