1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 22 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, both vehicles can yield 350 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 97 kg more than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Nissan |
| Model | Pantera | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1503 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4404 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1316 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 72 L |
