1998 BMW Pickster vs. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1998 BMW Pickster. (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW Pickster.
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, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW Pickster. (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW Pickster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Pickster | 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | Pickster | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
