1971 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1976 Porsche 912
To start off, 1976 Porsche 912 is newer by 5 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 264 more horse power than 1976 Porsche 912. (86 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1976 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 514 kg more than 1976 Porsche 912. 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 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 912. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
1971 De Tomaso Pantera | 1976 Porsche 912 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
Model | Pantera | 912 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 481 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71 mm |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |