1973 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2003 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2003 Porsche Boxster is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2003 Porsche Boxster. (225 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2003 Porsche Boxster.
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 De Tomaso Pantera (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Porsche Boxster. (261 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1973 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 De Tomaso Pantera | 2003 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
| Model | Pantera | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
| 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 | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2360 mm |
