1995 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 18 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (523 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1995 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1995 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 168 kg more than 1995 De Tomaso Pantera. 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 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 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
Model | Pantera | 911 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 523 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1588 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4477 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |