1998 Alpina B 10 vs. 1973 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1998 Alpina B 10 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1998 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1998 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 342 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alpina B 10. (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1973 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alpina B 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alpina B 10 | 1973 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Alpina | De Tomaso |
| Model | B 10 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |
