1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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) has 122 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (228 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 460 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, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (452 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (345 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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 Mercedes-Benz Viano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Pantera | Viano |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3723 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 228 HP |
Torque | 452 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 75 L |