1971 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2001 BMW Z8
To start off, 2001 BMW Z8 is newer by 30 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, 2001 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1971 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 1971 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 15 kg more than 2001 BMW Z8.
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, 2001 BMW Z8 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 De Tomaso Pantera. (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW Z8 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 | 2001 BMW Z8 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
| Model | Pantera | Z8 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
