1993 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2006 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 13 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 106 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 596 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Pantera.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 De Tomaso Pantera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot. 2006 Honda Pilot 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. 2006 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 De Tomaso Pantera | 2006 Honda Pilot | |
Make | De Tomaso | Honda |
Model | Pantera | Pilot |
Year Released | 1993 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2016 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |