1976 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1996 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 442 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. (122 Nm). This means 1996 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1996 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | De Tomaso |
| Model | Spider | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |
