1987 BMW Z1 vs. 1986 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1987 BMW Z1 is newer by 1 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 175 more horse power than 1987 BMW Z1. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW Z1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 170 kg more than 1987 BMW Z1. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW Z1. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW Z1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW Z1 | 1986 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | Z1 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |
