1992 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 20 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 20 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti M. (330 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 326 kg more than 1992 De Tomaso Pantera.
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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti M. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1992 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti M. 2012 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 1992 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1992 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 De Tomaso Pantera | 2012 Infiniti M | |
Make | De Tomaso | Infiniti |
Model | Pantera | M |
Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1746 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2901 mm |