1993 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 160 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 340 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL. (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
1993 De Tomaso Pantera | 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Pantera | SL |
Year Released | 1993 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 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 | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |