1988 BMW 530 vs. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1988 BMW 530 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1988 BMW 530. (188 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 530 weights approximately 211 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (491 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 530. (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 530 | 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | |
Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
Model | 530 | Pantera |
Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 261 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1593 kg | 1382 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |