1989 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 22 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) has 180 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 54 kg more than 1989 De Tomaso Pantera.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 De Tomaso Pantera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1989 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester.
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1989 De Tomaso Pantera | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | De Tomaso | Subaru |
Model | Pantera | Forester |
Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 460 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1474 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2616 mm |