1993 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 14 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 161 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 545 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1993 De Tomaso Pantera | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | De Tomaso | Lotus |
Model | Pantera | Exige |
Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 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 | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |