1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2007 BMW 320
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 17 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 182 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 130 kg more than 2007 BMW 320. 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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320. 2007 BMW 320 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. 2007 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 2007 BMW 320 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
| Model | Pantera | 320 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 63 L |
