1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1999 Lada Niva
To start off, 1999 Lada Niva is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 De Tomaso Pantera 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 271 more horse power than 1999 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1999 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 390 kg more than 1999 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Lada Niva 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, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (452 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 1999 Lada Niva | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Lada |
| Model | Pantera | Niva |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 42 L |
