1986 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 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 30 more horse power than 2012 BMW 335. (320 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 395 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 335. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1986 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
1986 De Tomaso Pantera | 2012 BMW 335 | |
Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
Model | Pantera | 335 |
Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
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 | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1372 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 57 L |