1989 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2006 Honda S2000
To start off, 2006 Honda S2000 is newer by 17 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 113 more horse power than 2006 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 100 kg more than 2006 Honda S2000. 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, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1989 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1989 De Tomaso Pantera | 2006 Honda S2000 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Honda |
Model | Pantera | S2000 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |