1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. (255 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 43 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (452 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | |
Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
Model | Camaro | Pantera |
Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 5761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 102 L |