1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1987 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1987 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1987 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 570 kg more than 1987 De Tomaso Pantera. 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, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1987 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Aston Martin | De Tomaso |
| Model | Virage | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 102 L |
