1973 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 39 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 50 more horse power than 2012 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1973 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 De Tomaso Pantera (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1973 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
1973 De Tomaso Pantera | 2012 BMW 535 | |
Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
Model | Pantera | 535 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2968 mm |