1994 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1994 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1994 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 461 kg more than 1994 De Tomaso Pantera. 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 De Tomaso Pantera. 2010 Lotus Elise has automatic transmission and 1994 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1994 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lotus Elise will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 De Tomaso Pantera | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
Make | De Tomaso | Lotus |
Model | Pantera | Elise |
Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 433 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2941 mm |