1995 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 De Tomaso Pantera 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 261 more horse power than 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 455 kg more than 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1995 De Tomaso Pantera | 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mazda |
Model | Pantera | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |