1986 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 26 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 214 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (136 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 35 kg more than 2012 BMW 116. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1986 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 De Tomaso Pantera | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
| Model | Pantera | 116 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 51 L |
