1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2005 Infiniti M
To start off, 2005 Infiniti M is newer by 15 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 15 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti M. (335 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2005 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M weights approximately 191 kg more than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera.
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, 2005 Infiniti M (453 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. (452 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. 2005 Infiniti M 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. 2005 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 2005 Infiniti M | |
Make | De Tomaso | Infiniti |
Model | Pantera | M |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 453 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 82.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 75 L |