1996 BMW M3 vs. 1989 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1996 BMW M3. (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 212 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW M3. (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1989 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW M3 | 1989 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | M3 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2520 mm |
