2004 Chevrolet Astro vs. 1973 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 605 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera (525 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (339 Nm). This means 1973 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Astro | 1973 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
| Model | Astro | Pantera |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
