1986 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1997 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. 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 110 more horse power than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 320 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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue, 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. 1997 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1986 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1986 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 De Tomaso Pantera | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Buick |
| Model | Pantera | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| 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 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 70 L |
