1972 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1998 Honda S2000
To start off, 1998 Honda S2000 is newer by 26 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 99 more horse power than 1998 Honda S2000. (251 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 110 kg more than 1998 Honda S2000. 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 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S2000. (218 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1972 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1972 De Tomaso Pantera | 1998 Honda S2000 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Honda |
Model | Pantera | S2000 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.7:1 |
Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 241 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 Weight | 1350 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |