1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1964 Honda S500
To start off, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Honda S500 would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 740 kg more than 1964 Honda S500. 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, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 1964 Honda S500 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Honda |
| Model | Pantera | S500 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 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 Weight | 1420 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2010 mm |
