1973 BMW 3 vs. 1996 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 3 would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1973 BMW 3. (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 152 kg more than 1973 BMW 3. 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, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 3. (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 3 | 1996 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 3 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3153 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
