1995 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2000 Lotec C 1000
To start off, 2000 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 5 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, 2000 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 493 more horse power than 1995 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1995 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 340 kg more than 2000 Lotec C 1000.
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, 2000 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 De Tomaso Pantera | 2000 Lotec C 1000 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Lotec |
| Model | Pantera | C 1000 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 843 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 990 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1150 mm |
