1973 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 17 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), 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 180 kg more than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. 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, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (452 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Valiant | 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Chrysler | De Tomaso |
| Model | Valiant | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
