1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2011 Cadillac SRX
To start off, 2011 Cadillac SRX 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 @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac SRX. (300 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 390 kg more than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera.
Because 2011 Cadillac SRX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac SRX 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 (452 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac SRX. (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac SRX. 2011 Cadillac SRX 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. 2011 Cadillac SRX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 2011 Cadillac SRX | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Cadillac |
| Model | Pantera | SRX |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4834 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 79 L |
