1996 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2011 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2011 Infiniti G37 is newer by 15 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 2 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti G37. (348 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti G37. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 264 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti G37. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 De Tomaso Pantera | 2011 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Infiniti |
| Model | Pantera | G37 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 348 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4702 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
