1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 21 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 35 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. 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 (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
| Model | Pantera | 120 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
