1972 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1974 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1974 Toyota Carina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 400 kg more than 1974 Toyota Carina. 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, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 De Tomaso Pantera | 1974 Toyota Carina | |
Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
Model | Pantera | Carina |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |