1973 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Korando is newer by 36 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 232 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 490 kg more than 1973 De Tomaso Pantera.
Because 2009 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 De Tomaso Pantera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Korando.
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1973 De Tomaso Pantera | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | De Tomaso | SsangYong |
Model | Pantera | Korando |
Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 143 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2490 mm |