1986 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 24 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 155 more horse power than 2010 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 800 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Savana. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Savana. 2010 GMC Savana 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. 2010 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 De Tomaso Pantera | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | De Tomaso | GMC |
| Model | Pantera | Savana |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 117 L |
