2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 10 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 @ 5800 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 1160 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (452 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Caterham | De Tomaso |
| Model | 7 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |
