1985 Caterham 1700 vs. 1985 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, both 1985 Caterham 1700 and 1985 De Tomaso Pantera were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1985 Caterham 1700. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1985 Caterham 1700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 879 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700. 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, 1985 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Caterham 1700. (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Caterham 1700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Caterham 1700 | 1985 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Caterham | De Tomaso |
| Model | 1700 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1692 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2520 mm |
