1988 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1988 De Tomaso Pantera and 1988 Porsche 911 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 121 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 911. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 190 kg more than 1988 Porsche 911. 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, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1988 De Tomaso Pantera | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
Model | Pantera | 911 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 80 L |