1971 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 23 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. In terms of performance, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP) has 80 more horse power than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (270 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan 270 R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 334 kg more than 1994 Nissan 270 R. 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) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (344 Nm). This means 1971 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 270 R.
Compare all specifications:
1971 De Tomaso Pantera | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
Make | De Tomaso | Nissan |
Model | Pantera | 270 R |
Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 270 HP |
Torque | 481 Nm | 344 Nm |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 273 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1300 mm |