1989 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 De Tomaso Pantera 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 103 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 911. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 70 kg more than 1995 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 De Tomaso Pantera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 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, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 911. (316 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 De Tomaso Pantera | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
| Model | Pantera | 911 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1260 mm |
