1995 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 16 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 30 more horse power than 2011 BMW 335. (320 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1995 De Tomaso Pantera.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 335. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 De Tomaso Pantera | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
| Model | Pantera | 335 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2761 mm |
