1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 18 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 122 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330.
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, 2008 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. (452 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. 2008 BMW 330 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. 2008 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 2008 BMW 330 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
| Model | Pantera | 330 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 61 L |
