1987 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1975 Porsche 930
To start off, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 930. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 280 kg more than 1975 Porsche 930. 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 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 930. (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
1987 De Tomaso Pantera | 1975 Porsche 930 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
Model | Pantera | 930 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |