1996 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2008 TVR T 350
To start off, 2008 TVR T 350 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 De Tomaso Pantera 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 5 more horse power than 2008 TVR T 350. (345 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2008 TVR T 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 192 kg more than 2008 TVR T 350. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 TVR T 350. (392 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 TVR T 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 De Tomaso Pantera | 2008 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | TVR |
| Model | Pantera | T 350 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |
