1992 BMW 318 vs. 1994 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 318 would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1992 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 85 kg more than 1992 BMW 318. 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, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1994 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 318 | 1994 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 318 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
