1996 BMW 735 vs. 1994 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1996 BMW 735 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1996 BMW 735. (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 735. (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1994 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 735 | 1994 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 735 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2520 mm |
