1995 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo
To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo. (182 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 325 kg more than 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo. 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, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo. (305 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 De Tomaso Pantera | 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Maserati |
| Model | Pantera | Bi Turbo |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
