1995 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1998 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1998 Toyota Previa is newer by 3 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 218 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Previa weights approximately 195 kg more than 1995 De Tomaso Pantera.
Because 1995 De Tomaso Pantera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 De Tomaso Pantera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Previa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 De Tomaso Pantera | 1998 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
| Model | Pantera | Previa |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2437 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
