1993 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1999 Holden Berlina
To start off, 1999 Holden Berlina is newer by 6 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 121 more horse power than 1999 Holden Berlina. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 220 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Pantera.
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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Berlina. (375 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Pantera | 1999 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Holden |
| Model | Pantera | Berlina |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2950 mm |
