1996 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1996 Steyr G-series
To start off, both 1996 De Tomaso Pantera and 1996 Steyr G-series were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 175 more horse power than 1996 Steyr G-series. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1996 Steyr G-series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Steyr G-series weights approximately 668 kg more than 1996 De Tomaso Pantera.
Because 1996 Steyr G-series is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 De Tomaso Pantera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Steyr G-series will offer significantly more control. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Steyr G-series. (330 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Steyr G-series. 1996 Steyr G-series has automatic transmission and 1996 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1996 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Steyr G-series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 De Tomaso Pantera | 1996 Steyr G-series | |
Make | De Tomaso | Steyr |
Model | Pantera | G-series |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |