1989 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1989 Holden Commodore
To start off, both 1989 De Tomaso Pantera and 1989 Holden Commodore were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Holden Commodore (522 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm). This means 1989 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
1989 De Tomaso Pantera | 1989 Holden Commodore | |
Make | De Tomaso | Holden |
Model | Pantera | Commodore |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 4980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 460 Nm | 522 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |