1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1999 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Golf 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Golf. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 32 kg more than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera.
Because 1999 Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf 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 (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Golf. (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Golf. 1999 Volkswagen Golf has automatic transmission and 1990 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Volkswagen Golf will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 1999 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | De Tomaso | Volkswagen |
Model | Pantera | Golf |
Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |