1986 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1986 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, both 1986 De Tomaso Pantera and 1986 Pontiac Bonneville were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac Bonneville. (149 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 80 kg more than 1986 De Tomaso Pantera.
Because 1986 De Tomaso Pantera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 De Tomaso Pantera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Bonneville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Pontiac Bonneville. (271 Nm). This means 1986 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 De Tomaso Pantera | 1986 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Pontiac |
| Model | Pantera | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 68 L |
