1993 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2013 Audi A6
To start off, 2013 Audi A6 is newer by 20 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 44 more horse power than 2013 Audi A6. (306 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A6 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Pantera.
Because 2013 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 De Tomaso Pantera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A6 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) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A6. (441 Nm). This means 1993 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Pantera | 2013 Audi A6 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Audi |
| Model | Pantera | A6 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4925 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2086 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2912 mm |
