1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (351 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 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, 2009 Porsche 911 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
Model | Pantera | 911 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 351 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |