1975 BMW 316 vs. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 316 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 261 more horse power than 1975 BMW 316. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 530 kg more than 1975 BMW 316. 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 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 316. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 316 | 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 316 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 102 L |
