1973 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2006 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 33 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 160 more horse power than 2006 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2006 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 454 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise. 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, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1973 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 De Tomaso Pantera | 2006 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Lotus |
| Model | Pantera | Elise |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2310 mm |
