1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 23 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 54 more horse power than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 3 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 205 kg more than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera.
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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
| Model | Pantera | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1395 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 61 L |
