1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2011 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2011 Lotus Evora 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 74 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Evora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 38 kg more than 2011 Lotus Evora. 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 2011 Lotus Evora | |
Make | De Tomaso | Lotus |
Model | Pantera | Evora |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1382 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1222 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2576 mm |