1993 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM is newer by 5 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM (664 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1993 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM 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 10 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM.
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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM (773 Nm) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM 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 | 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Pantera | CLK LM |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 664 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 773 Nm |
| 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 | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2600 mm |
