1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1987 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 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 55 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 52 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1987 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
| Model | Corvette | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
