1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1996 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 3 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 33 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 128 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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 1996 De Tomaso Pantera | |
Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
Model | Camaro | Pantera |
Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 5761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 468 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |