1972 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1992 Honda NSX
To start off, 1992 Honda NSX is newer by 20 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 70 more horse power than 1992 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda NSX weights approximately 20 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1972 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1972 De Tomaso Pantera | 1992 Honda NSX | |
Make | De Tomaso | Honda |
Model | Pantera | NSX |
Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |