1971 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1974 Fiat 131
To start off, 1974 Fiat 131 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 De Tomaso Pantera 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 286 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 635 kg more than 1974 Fiat 131. 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 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 De Tomaso Pantera | 1974 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Fiat |
| Model | Pantera | 131 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
