1987 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2013 Infiniti M
To start off, 2013 Infiniti M is newer by 26 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 25 more horse power than 2013 Infiniti M. (325 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2013 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti M weights approximately 330 kg more than 1987 De Tomaso Pantera.
Because 2013 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 De Tomaso Pantera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M will offer significantly more control. 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 2013 Infiniti M. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1987 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 De Tomaso Pantera | 2013 Infiniti M | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Infiniti |
| Model | Pantera | M |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2900 mm |
