1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1985 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1985 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP) has 149 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 35 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. (386 Nm). This means 1985 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1985 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
| Model | Corvette | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 350 HP |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
