2001 Alpina B 10 vs. 1994 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 2001 Alpina B 10 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2001 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1994 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, 2001 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B 10 | 1994 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Alpina | De Tomaso |
| Model | B 10 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 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 | 1690 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |
