1992 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 365 kg more than 1992 De Tomaso Pantera.
Because 2000 Volkswagen Sharan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 De Tomaso Pantera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan will offer significantly more control. 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 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. (271 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 De Tomaso Pantera | 2000 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Volkswagen |
| Model | Pantera | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
