1991 Alpine V6 vs. 1988 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1991 Alpine V6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1991 Alpine V6. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1991 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 210 kg more than 1991 Alpine V6. 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, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Alpine V6. (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1988 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Alpine V6 | 1988 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Alpine | De Tomaso |
| Model | V6 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2520 mm |
