1993 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1993 Volvo 850
To start off, both 1993 De Tomaso Pantera and 1993 Volvo 850 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1993 Volvo 850. (225 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1993 Volvo 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Volvo 850 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Pantera.
Because 1993 De Tomaso Pantera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 De Tomaso Pantera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Volvo 850, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Volvo 850. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Volvo 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Pantera | 1993 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Volvo |
| Model | Pantera | 850 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
