1992 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 15 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (409 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1992 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1992 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 34 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
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 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche 911. (405 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1992 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 De Tomaso Pantera | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
| Model | Pantera | 911 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 409 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| 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 | 1420 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
