1993 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2006 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2006 Maserati GranSport 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, 2006 Maserati GranSport (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1993 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport 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 85 kg more than 2006 Maserati GranSport.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati GranSport. (453 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati GranSport.
Compare all specifications:
1993 De Tomaso Pantera | 2006 Maserati GranSport | |
Make | De Tomaso | Maserati |
Model | Pantera | GranSport |
Year Released | 1993 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 4245 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 453 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |