1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1993 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 282 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. 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, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (222 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 1993 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | De Tomaso |
| Model | GTV6 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2935 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
