1981 Avanti Avanti vs. 1986 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1981 Avanti Avanti. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1981 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 120 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Avanti Avanti. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Avanti Avanti. 1981 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1986 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1986 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Avanti Avanti | 1986 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Avanti | De Tomaso |
| Model | Avanti | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |
