1993 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1999 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1999 Nissan Stagea 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 221 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 10 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 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Stagea. 1999 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1993 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1993 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 De Tomaso Pantera | 1999 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | De Tomaso | Nissan |
Model | Pantera | Stagea |
Year Released | 1993 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |