1988 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1988 Acura Integra
To start off, both 1988 De Tomaso Pantera and 1988 Acura Integra were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1988 Acura Integra. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1988 Acura Integra.
Because 1988 De Tomaso Pantera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 De Tomaso Pantera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Acura Integra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Acura Integra. (139 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Acura Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 De Tomaso Pantera | 1988 Acura Integra | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Acura |
| Model | Pantera | Integra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4285 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1665 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
