1993 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series 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 39 more horse power than 2013 BMW 6 series. (311 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 6 series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 395 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Pantera.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 6 series. (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 6 series. 2013 BMW 6 series 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. 2013 BMW 6 series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 De Tomaso Pantera | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
Model | Pantera | 6 series |
Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4897 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2856 mm |