1987 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 23 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 30 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (320 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 70 kg more than 2010 Porsche Cayman. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1987 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 De Tomaso Pantera | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
| Model | Pantera | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 64 L |
