1985 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2000 Honda NSX
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 De Tomaso Pantera 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2000 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 38 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1985 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1985 De Tomaso Pantera | 2000 Honda NSX | |
Make | De Tomaso | Honda |
Model | Pantera | NSX |
Year Released | 1985 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 70 L |