2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2000 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 308 kg more than 1970 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, both vehicles can yield 491 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Alpina | De Tomaso |
| Model | B 10 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| 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 | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1382 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |
