1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 20 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 46 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (304 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 157 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS. 2010 Cadillac CTS 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. 2010 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Cadillac |
| Model | Pantera | CTS |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 68 L |
