1992 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1992 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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 90 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2012 Toyota Tundra 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 De Tomaso Pantera. 2012 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1992 De Tomaso Pantera | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
Model | Pantera | Tundra |
Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3710 mm |