1988 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. In terms of performance, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (261 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Boxter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 80 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 De Tomaso Pantera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter 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, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1988 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 De Tomaso Pantera | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
| Model | Pantera | Boxter |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2475 mm |
