1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 1986 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1992 Alpine A 610 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1992 Alpine A 610. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1992 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 6 kg more than 1992 Alpine A 610. 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, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1986 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alpine A 610.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alpine A 610 | 1986 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Alpine | De Tomaso |
| Model | A 610 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1110 mm |
