1986 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (452 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Camaro | 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
| Model | Camaro | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
