1973 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1989 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 30 kg more than 1989 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, 1973 Chrysler Valiant (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Valiant | 1989 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Chrysler | De Tomaso |
| Model | Valiant | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
