1995 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1999 Honda S-MX
To start off, 1999 Honda S-MX is newer by 4 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 221 more horse power than 1999 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 90 kg more than 1999 Honda S-MX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 De Tomaso Pantera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda S-MX will offer significantly more control. 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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 De Tomaso Pantera | 1999 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Honda |
| Model | Pantera | S-MX |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
