1987 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2000 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT (549 HP) has 199 more horse power than 1987 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1987 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 170 kg more than 2000 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT (600 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm). This means 2000 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 De Tomaso Pantera | 2000 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
| Model | Pantera | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 549 HP |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 90 L |
