1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1974 Volvo 343
To start off, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 343 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 @ 5800 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 657 kg more than 1974 Volvo 343. 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 (452 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 343. (107 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 1974 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Volvo |
| Model | Pantera | 343 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 943 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 45 L |
