1989 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1960 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1960 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1960 Lotus Seven.
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.
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1989 De Tomaso Pantera | 1960 Lotus Seven | |
Make | De Tomaso | Lotus |
Model | Pantera | Seven |
Year Released | 1989 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2240 mm |