1986 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2012 BMW 128
To start off, 2012 BMW 128 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 120 more horse power than 2012 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 128 weights approximately 165 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1986 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 De Tomaso Pantera | 2012 BMW 128 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
| Model | Pantera | 128 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 53 L |
