1987 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2001 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 14 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, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Trans Am weights approximately 300 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. (455 Nm). This means 1987 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 De Tomaso Pantera | 2001 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Pontiac |
| Model | Pantera | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
