1994 BMW 730 vs. 2005 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 2005 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 730 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1994 BMW 730. (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 730 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 De Tomaso Pantera (451 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 730. (310 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 730 | 2005 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 730 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
