1996 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1994 Honda NSX
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda NSX would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1994 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 52 kg more than 1994 Honda NSX. 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, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1996 De Tomaso Pantera | 1994 Honda NSX | |
Make | De Tomaso | Honda |
Model | Pantera | NSX |
Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2540 mm |