1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan 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, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 703 kg more than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera.
Because 2012 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. (452 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. 2012 Nissan Titan 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. 2012 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
Make | De Tomaso | Nissan |
Model | Pantera | Titan |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2303 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 4060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 140 L |