1987 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 370Z is newer by 22 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 18 more horse power than 2009 Nissan 370Z. (332 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan 370Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 134 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1987 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 De Tomaso Pantera | 2009 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Nissan |
| Model | Pantera | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 3699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 72 L |
