1992 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2010 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2010 Porsche Boxster is newer by 18 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 95 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (255 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 85 kg more than 2010 Porsche Boxster. 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 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1992 De Tomaso Pantera | 2010 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
Model | Pantera | Boxster |
Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 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 | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4371 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1293 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2416 mm |