1993 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1995 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1995 Toyota MR2 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. 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 177 more horse power than 1995 Toyota MR2. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 185 kg more than 1995 Toyota MR2. 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, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Pantera | 1995 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
| Model | Pantera | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 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 | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
