1993 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1996 Venturi 400
To start off, 1996 Venturi 400 is newer by 3 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, 1996 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1993 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1993 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 270 kg more than 1996 Venturi 400.
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, 1996 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Pantera | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Venturi |
| Model | Pantera | 400 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
