1987 Buick Regal vs. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 24 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal. 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, 1987 Buick Regal (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 De Tomaso Pantera. (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 De Tomaso Pantera. 1987 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1971 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Regal | 1971 De Tomaso Pantera | |
Make | Buick | De Tomaso |
Model | Regal | Pantera |
Year Released | 1987 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 481 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |