1971 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2000 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 29 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 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (501 HP) has 151 more horse power than 1971 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster 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, 2000 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 De Tomaso Pantera. (481 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 De Tomaso Pantera | 2000 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Dodge |
| Model | Pantera | Viper |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 8000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 501 HP |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
