1993 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal is newer by 19 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 130 more horse power than 2012 Buick Regal. (220 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Regal weights approximately 245 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Pantera.
Because 1993 De Tomaso Pantera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 De Tomaso Pantera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Regal. (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Regal. 2012 Buick Regal 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. 2012 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 De Tomaso Pantera | 2012 Buick Regal | |
Make | De Tomaso | Buick |
Model | Pantera | Regal |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4831 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2738 mm |